Official! Rui Costa seals defender deal, secures Benfica's future | OneFootball

Benfica officially announced the signing of a youth training contract with Gonçalo Martins last Monday, April 6, the young defender just 14 years old, reinforcing the Club of Light’s continued commitment to promoting emerging talent from its academy.

the Eagles’ U15 team. In that same vein, the young Benfica defender has already scored one goal this season.

Despite having made five appearances for Benfica in the U15 Championship 2nd Division, and one in Series 3 of the U16 B Juniors, Gonçalo Martins has been fundamental in the young Eagles’ campaign in the 1st Division of the U15 Championship.

With this signing, the Club of Light continues to consolidate its youth development strategy, ensuring the continuity of a player whose technical and tactical characteristics match the profile desired by Benfica. As such, the young defender will continue his development process wearing the eagle on his chest, a journey he began in 2024/2025.

It should also be noted that Lourenço Alves, a 16-year-old midfielder, signed a professional contract with Benfica. A U16 youth player, the midfielder is in his 10th season serving the Club, with Benfica being the only team he has represented so far in his football career.

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