Winger out to impress Marco Silva at Benfica, wanted in Spain and England | OneFootball

Tiago Gouveia returns to Benfica for the start of pre-season with his future still open, but determined to earn his place in the squad coached by Marco Silva. Although he has already been called up to report to Benfica Campus on June 25, the winger continues to attract interest from abroad, with several clubs monitoring his situation.

The 24-year-old player, who remains under contract with the Eagles until 2028, has received approaches from teams in Spain, Scotland, Poland, England, and also from MLS. Even so, the player’s priority is to stay at the Estádio da Luz and use pre-season to convince Marco Silva that he can be a valid option for the new campaign.

Recently, in an interview, Tiago Gouveia made it clear that he wants to fight for a place at Benfica. “I will return with great pleasure. It would never cross my mind to treat a pre-season at Benfica as a lost cause,” the winger said, showing total motivation to come back.

The player returns after a loan spell at Nice, where he played 25 matches and scored two goals. Although he helped the French side stay in Ligue 1, the club chose not to trigger the purchase option set at eight million euros.

At a time when Benfica are looking for solutions in several attacking positions, Tiago Gouveia may see pre-season as a decisive opportunity to revive his career in the Benfica shirt. The competition will be strong, but the winger believes he can still earn a prominent place in the Eagles’ squad for 2026/27.

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