Official! Benfica wonderkid snubs Barcelona, extends until 2031 | OneFootball

It’s official. Benfica have announced the contract renewal of Daniel Banjaqui, who is now tied to the Club of Light until 2031. The right-back, just 18 years old, is seen as a clear bet not only for the future, but also for the present.

The player got his first minutes with the first team in December 2025, against Farense, in the Portuguese Cup and, shortly after, made his first start against Estrela da Amadora, where he made his mark with an assist in the match.

Despite losing some space with the return of Alexander Bah, the defender continues to stand out at other levels. He has been an important figure in the Youth League for the under-19s and has already made the jump to the under-21 national team, where he also scored.

So far this season, playing for Benfica, Daniel Banjaqui — valued at €5 million — has already made 27 appearances: 14 in Liga Portugal Meu Super, seven in the UEFA Youth League, three in Liga Revelação, two in Liga Portugal Betclic and one in the Portuguese Cup. Across the 1,837 minutes he has spent on the pitch, the full-back has recorded one goal and five assists.

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