José Sousa says a Benfica full-back may leave this summer | OneFootball

Daniel Banjaqui has signed a new contract with Benfica until 2031, with an €80 million release clause. The young full-back, who turned down several European giants, has shown great progress and promises to be an important part of the Club’s future.

, a former Club full-back, approves of the contract extension: "It makes perfect sense — what wouldn’t make sense is letting him go to waste," he told Rádio Renascença. Regarding the Club’s squad strategy, the commentator points to the departure of another wide player.

"Alexander Bah or Amar Dedic could leave. That would be the logical move. Wasting things, letting talented players leave — that makes no sense at all." The former defender also comments on the situation in central defense, highlighting Nicolás Otamendi’s importance within the group.

"They are players who know what is required, especially after spending so much time alongside Otamendi. If Otamendi stays, the problem is solved. Otherwise, Benfica have to go into the market," José Sousa said, stressing that the team always needs three starting center-backs to face all competitions with confidence.

Finally, he summed up Benfica’s logic for balancing experience and youth in the squad: "Three starting center-backs are needed. Always. For a team like Benfica that is competing on several fronts," pointed out the former Benfica player.

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