With or without Mourinho, Benfica back Seixal gems; find out which | OneFootball

Benfica are preparing for next season with a clearly defined strategy, regardless of whether José Mourinho stays on, placing a strong focus on developing young academy talents, many of whom already have a place in the first-team squad.

Among the most exciting names is Anísio Cabral, an 18-year-old striker who renewed his contract until 2031 with a €100 million release clause, following a season in which he played across the U19s, U23s, B team and first team, where he has already scored two goals, while also shining for the Portugal U17 national team with seven goals in eight matches and winning the World Cup in that age group.

In defence, Daniel Banjaqui is also attracting attention, with a contract until 2031 and an €80 million release clause, having featured across several levels and already earned minutes with the first team, with the right-back being tracked by top clubs such as Barcelona, who have already made an initial approach.

Another rising name is José Neto, a left-back who is also a U17 world champion, likewise protected by an €80 million release clause, and who has already played for the first team, being seen as a clear bet for the future, despite direct competition from Samuel Dahl.

Joining them is Gonçalo Moreira, a 20-year-old attacking midfielder with impressive numbers — nine goals and four assists for the U19s, seven goals and six assists for the B team, and nine goals in the Youth League — with a guaranteed place in the 2026/27 pre-season, in a plan that shows a Benfica determined to build a new generation, with or without Mourinho in charge.

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