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Benfica announced the permanent transfer of Michée Ndembi to Westerlo. The Belgian central defender, who arrived at Seixal in the 2023/24 season, thus concludes his journey at the Club after two seasons integrated into the red training project. The agreement between the two parties was confirmed this Monday.

Ndembi joined Benfica - which has a former champion about to head to Lyon - at a crucial stage of his development and participated in various competitions during his time at Seixal. In the first season, he became the national youth champion in 2023/24, continuing his journey in the Club's youth teams. In the following season, he won the championship again, this time in the Junior category, in 2024/25.

The young Belgian was also part of the team that won the Revelation Cup, also in the 2024/25 season. His regular presence in the decisive phases of the competitions reflected the Club da Luz's continued investment in the player, who was used in different competitive contexts.

With the transfer now concluded, Benfica closes a chapter in the player's development and wished Michée Ndembi success for the new chapter of his career, in a note on the Club's website. The central defender continues his journey in Belgian football after a period at Seixal marked by participation in different levels and the conquest of several collective titles with Clube da Luz.

This season, wearing the Benfica jersey, Michée Ndembi - valued at 250 thousand euros - has played 11 matches divided between Liga 2, UEFA Youth League, and Liga Revelação. In total, the young Belgian central defender played 1,107 minutes, scoring one goal.

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