Benfica's No 7 is heading out and already looking for a new club | OneFootball

Bruma will not remain at Benfica next season. The Portuguese international is very far from staying in the Eagles’ squad, and a departure in the next summer transfer window is gaining momentum behind the scenes at the Luz, in a season that everything indicates will begin under the management of José Mourinho.

His limited use throughout the season and the physical difficulties resulting from the injury suffered at the start of the season ended up weighing on the assessment made by the Eagles’ hierarchy. As such, the number 7 lost ground in the coaching staff’s options and will hardly be part of the plans for 2026/27.

The intention of the board led by Rui Costa is to seek a permanent solution for the player in the summer, repeating a scenario that had already been on the table at the start of the current season. At the time, Bruma was close to leaving Benfica, but physical problems ended up preventing the Portuguese winger’s departure.

In addition, the strong competition in the attacking sector contributed to his gradual exclusion from the options. The emergence of Gianluca Prestianni and Andreas Schjelderup, together with Dodi Lukebakio’s return from injury and Rafa Silva’s arrival in the winter market, further reduced the player’s space within the squad.

This season, in the service of Benfica, Bruma - valued at 3 million euros - has made only three official appearances, all in Liga Portugal Betclic. Despite being regularly included in the matchday squad, the Portuguese international has played just 19 minutes.

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