With or without Mourinho, Benfica line up Seixal gems; find out who | 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 names generating the most excitement is Anísio Cabral, an 18-year-old striker who renewed his contract until 2031 with a €100 million release clause, after a season in which he featured for the U19s, U23s, B team and first team, where he has already scored two goals, in addition to shining for Portugal’s U17 national team with seven goals in eight matches and winning the World Cup in that age group.

In defence, Daniel Banjaqui is also catching the eye, with a contract until 2031 and an €80 million release clause, having played across several levels and already earned minutes with the first team, while the right-back is 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 picked up minutes with the first team, being seen as a clear bet for the future, despite direct competition from Samuel Dahl.

— 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 his place in the 2026/27 pre-season already secured, in a plan that shows a Benfica determined to build a new generation, with or without Mourinho in charge.

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