Nearly done! Another Benfica centre-back set for MLS, exclusive | OneFootball

Joshua Wynder is very close to leaving Benfica and heading to MLS. The 21-year-old American centre-back is expected to join the New England Revolution, in a deal that is at an advanced stage and confirms the report first advanced by Glorioso 1904.

According to The Athletic, the American club is in advanced negotiations with the Eagles to secure the defender’s loan move. The deal is even more urgent because the MLS transfer window closes this Wednesday, with the parties working to finalize the agreement before the deadline. Joshua Wynder’s loan will not include any purchase option.

As Glorioso 1904 has learned, Benfica’s officials believe that the young United States international’s time at the club is nearing its end. Joshua Wynder arrived at Seixal in 2023, from Louisville City, as an investment for the future. The centre-back showed considerable room for development, but ultimately failed to live up to expectations and establish himself consistently within Benfica’s ranks.

Since arriving in Portugal, the defender has had just one opportunity with Benfica’s first team. His debut came in the 2024/25 season against Tirsense in the Portuguese Cup. Last season ended up being particularly difficult for Wynder. The centre-back suffered a serious injury to his left foot, an issue that hindered his development and made it even harder for him to earn a place within Benfica’s setup.

Now, the move to the New England Revolution appears to be an opportunity for the American to relaunch his career and get playing time in a different competitive environment. For Benfica, the loan could represent another step in the process of moving on a player who arrived at the club with the status of a promising talent, but who never managed to confirm all the potential identified at the time of his signing.

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