Official: Matthews joins Benfica on loan, Rui Costa secures the signing | OneFootball

It’s official. Zoe Matthews, an 18-year-old American player, has joined the Benfica women’s football team on loan until the end of the current sports season, with the club having already exercised the purchase option until 2029.

An international at youth level for the United States, the athlete joins the squad led by Ivan Baptista—who won the last match—coming from the Spanish side Logroño, where she played during the first half of this season. The midfielder expressed great excitement about this new step in her career.

"I know that Portuguese culture is very connected to Benfica and playing for such a big club, so well-known around the world like this one... I want to leave my mark here at the Club," she told BTV. The Eagles’ new signing described herself as an athlete.

"I’m very technical, creative. One of my greatest qualities is my vision of the game. I’m left-footed. I think I bring a lot of key qualities to the game. I want victories, I want to win, I love winning. I’m very happy to be here. Thank you all for your support," she added.

The club now turns its attention to the first leg of the Portuguese Cup semi-finals. Benfica’s next match is scheduled for Wednesday, February 4, against Braga at the Estádio Amélia Morais. The match will be played at 7:00 PM.

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