José Neto extends to 2031 and hails Benfica: made my dream come true | OneFootball

On the night of last Friday, April 24, Benfica finally made official José Neto’s contract renewal. Seen as one of Seixal’s brightest young talents, the 18-year-old left-back saw his deal extended until 2031 and, speaking to BTV, highlighted the importance José Mourinho has had in his development in recent months.

“He is a coach who needs no introduction. I have a lot to thank him for, for what he has done for me, for the trust he has placed in me. He made my dream come true; he is a very special person to me,” said the young left-back, shortly after signing the new contract, in a brief interview with BTV.

“I’ve grown a lot. This may well be one of the seasons in which I’ve learned the most, both professionally and personally. It was a season in which I went through difficulties I hadn’t faced in previous seasons. Everyone helped me. My teammates always helped me as much as they could,” José Neto admitted, looking back on his development at the Luz.

“I had the dream. To imagine it would happen so soon, no. Even if you ask me whether at the start of this season I thought I could be here, honestly, I would tell you probably not. As I started with the under-23s, I thought my season might continue with the under-23s or that I could reach the level of the B team, which I also had the chance to do, but getting to this level is something I did not expect,” he added, surprised by the rise in attention he has received.

“It means the Club believes in me, supports me and, for me, that is very rewarding. Since I arrived, it has been a club that has given me every condition to perform at my best.”, José Neto concluded, when discussing what it means to extend his bond with the Glorioso.

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