Confirmed: Samuel Dahl’s ex-teammate joins Benfica, thanks for chance | OneFootball

Signed from the Italians of Roma on the last day of the summer market, Federico Coletta, a young 18-year-old Italian midfielder, who once shared the locker room with Samuel Dahl in Roma's under-20s, was officially presented this Thursday, September 11, as the new reinforcement of Benfica and did not hide his happiness for the change.

"Thank you very much for the opportunity to come to Benfica. For me, it is a matter of pride to come to one of the biggest clubs in Portugal and Europe. I come to give my best, I am at the disposal of this great club and I hope to achieve the highest possible goals", he said, showing himself well informed about the new reality.

"Benfica is a club that works very well with young players, gives a lot of attention and conditions to the players. We just have to look at the history of this institution with the youngest who were launched all over Europe and the world", added the Italian international, introducing himself to the fans. "I am a midfielder who can help the team, mainly in the offensive part, of attack, but I also defend if necessary. I always give everything to help the team", he stressed.

In terms of goals to achieve with the eagle on his chest, Federico Coletta was direct and wants to succeed at the Club da Luz: "Win as much as possible and have fun with my teammates. I mainly want to grow, give my all for the Club, having fun", concluded the Italian.

In 2024/2025, he played 38 games and scored 14 goals for Roma's Under-20s, becoming twice Italian champion of Juveniles (2022/23 and 2023/24). International for Italy's youth teams, from the Under-15 to the Under-19 level, in recent days, he was in Croatia, serving the Transalpine Under-19s.

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