Official! Benfica agree deal with Capucho | OneFootball

It’s official. Benfica continue to invest heavily in youth development and have secured the future of João Capucho, who has renewed his contract with the Club from Luz. The 19-year-old left-back thus extends his long-standing connection with the Eagles, now entering his 13th consecutive season in service of the Reds.

A product of the academy, the wide player has never represented any other club. Over the years, he has steadily developed within the structure, winning important titles such as the national U17 championship in 2023/24 and the U19 championship in 2024/25.

Speaking to BTV, the young defender did not hide his emotion over the renewal and was keen to underline the significance of the moment: “For me, it is a source of pride, joy and gratitude to the Club for the trust placed in me. Now it’s about defending the badge’s colours and giving my all”, he said.

João Capucho also highlighted his strong emotional bond with Benfica, admitting that it has been his biggest dream since childhood: “It has always been a dream of mine to play here, especially for all this time. I hope I can stay here for as long as possible. I arrived as a child, and now I’m already a young man, at 19 years old. I have grown in every aspect, professionally and personally, and I have nothing but gratitude to the club,” he said.

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