Glorioso 1904 exclusive - First-choice keeper set to leave Benfica | OneFootball

Lena Pauels is on her way out of Benfica’s women’s football team. According to information gathered by Glorioso 1904, the goalkeeper is attracting strong interest from several clubs, particularly from the American league, and the possibility of leaving Luz is, at this stage, inevitable.

they still consider the goalkeeper an important piece for the team and intend to keep her for next season. However, the growing pressure from foreign clubs has been complicating the process.

The German international once again showed her quality during the 2025/26 season. Playing for the Eagles, Lena Pauels made 28 appearances and conceded 29 goals. Her strong performances have not gone unnoticed abroad.

Benfica is still closely monitoring the situation, but acknowledges that the competition is strong and that the high wages offered by NWSL (National Women's Soccer League) clubs are an attraction that is hard to match, making it more difficult for her to stay.

At this moment, the 28-year-old footballer’s future remains open, although a farewell to Benfica is the strongest scenario on the table. The coming weeks should be decisive, at a time when the squad managed by Filipa Patão continues to undergo changes. Recently, Carole Costa moved to Galatasaray.

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