Benfica signing catches Mourinho’s eye, debut could come in League Cup | OneFootball

Federico Coletta may make his debut wearing the Benfica jersey against Tondela, in the match related to the quarter-finals of the League Cup. According to information coming from Italy, José Mourinho has been impressed with the recent performances of the young 18-year-old Italian while playing for Benfica's under-23 team.

According to the newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, the recent performances of Federico Coletta, who scored in two of the last three games for Benfica's under-23 team, have caught José Mourinho's particular attention towards the young 18-year-old, who is one of the great talents of Italian football.

It should be noted that Federico Coletta joined Benfica in the last transfer window, coming from Roma. The international player for Italy's youth teams cost the club 1 million euros. The historic Italian club secured 30% of a future sale, but this amount cannot exceed 6 million euros.

“Thank you very much for the opportunity to come to Benfica. For me, it is a source of pride to join one of the biggest clubs in Portugal and Europe. I am here to give my best, I am at the disposal of this great club and I hope to achieve the highest possible goals,” said Federico Coletta upon signing the contract with the club.

This season, playing for Benfica, Federico Coletta has participated in four matches: three with the under-23 team and one with the juniors. In the 259 minutes he wore the Sacred Mantle, the 18-year-old attacking midfielder scored two goals, against Santa Clara and Estoril Praia.

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