Deal done! Alverca striker on his way to Benfica | OneFootball

Felipe Lima is on his way to Benfica. The 20-year-old Brazilian forward is set to swap Alverca for the Eagles on a one-season loan deal, with the Lisbon club holding an option to buy set at €1.5 million for 70% of the player’s economic rights.

According to information reported by the newspaper 'A Bola', the young attacker is expected to join Benfica’s B team, coached by Nélson Veríssimo – which beat Al Nassr (2-1) – where he will look to establish himself during the 2026/27 season.

Developed at Flamengo, Felipe Lima made six appearances for Alverca’s first team last season, failing to score. However, while playing for the Ribatejo club’s B team, the Brazilian stood out by scoring 14 goals in 23 matches, numbers that caught Benfica’s attention.

The striker’s arrival is also part of the excellent institutional relationship between Benfica and Alverca, a closeness that has been strengthening in recent years and once again helped the two clubs reach an agreement.

If the purchase option is activated at the end of the season, Benfica will secure 70% of Felipe Lima’s registration rights for €1.5 million, betting on the potential of one of the young Brazilian forwards who has most impressed in the lower tiers of Portuguese football.

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