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Miguel Figueiredo will renew his contract, Glorioso 1904 has learned. Benfica have already presented a proposal to the young midfielder, who is set to accept an extension of his deal with the Club. Although an agreement between the parties has been reached, the new contract is only expected to be made official during the month of August, when the footballer turns 18.

Benfica intend to tie down one of the most promising players from the Seixal academy. Miguel Figueiredo - who has impressed Marco Silva - continues to enjoy the full confidence of the club’s officials.

The decision comes in the wake of the progress he showed throughout last season. Playing for Benfica B, Miguel Figueiredo featured in 23 Liga Portugal 2 matches, 13 of them as a starter, racking up more than 1,300 minutes on the pitch. In addition to his consistency, the youngster stood out for the quality of his build-up play, ending the season with a pass completion rate close to 80%.

Despite being under contract until 2028, the new renewal also fits into the strategy Benfica have been following regarding their leading academy talents. The SAD aims to secure the continuity of the players considered most promising before they reach adulthood, protecting its assets and ensuring stability for the future.

while remaining integrated into the sporting project mapped out for the coming seasons. The signing of the new contract is expected to take place in August, when the defender turns 18, after which he will remain at the disposal of the club’s structure to continue his development and move step by step closer to the first team.

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