Deal done! Andreas Samaris set to return to Benfica | OneFootball

It’s a done deal. Andreas Samaris is set to return to Benfica, this time to begin a new chapter in his career, now as a coach. The former midfielder will join the club’s youth setup, taking on a role with the under-16 team after completing the first steps in his coaching journey.

He is seen as someone capable of passing on his experience to the younger generations. Benfica’s plan is to integrate the coach into the youth system, making use of the knowledge he gained over many years at the highest level.

While with the Eagles, he represented Benfica for seven seasons, between 2014 and 2021, a period in which he played 196 official matches. During his time at the Luz, he won eight trophies, including four national titles, becoming one of the midfielders most cherished by Benfica supporters.

After ending his playing career, the former midfielder began training to become a coach, having started the UEFA B+A course last May. The return comes just a few years after he brought his playing career to an end.

With this step, Andreas Samaris officially begins his coaching career, once again wearing the eagle on his chest, now with the mission of helping develop Benfica’s young talents and passing on the competitive culture that marked his time at the Club.

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