Benfica talent hits key milestone and Rui Costa will be delighted | OneFootball

Daniel Banjaqui celebrates his 18th birthday this Tuesday, March 24; this milestone could be significant in the athlete's career. Seen as one of the greatest promises of Benfica, the Clube da Luz, presided over by Rui Costa, is preparing to officially announce his contract renewal.

According to information provided by the newspaper Record, in this Tuesday's edition, March 24, the young right-back, who was called up for the Portugal under-21 team, is expected to sign a new contract, valid until the summer of 2031, with a hefty release clause, similar to what happened with Anísio Cabral.

Although currently integrated into the national team's training camp, the concentration is taking place at the City of Football in Oeiras, creating the possible scenario of Banjaqui's renewal being officially announced this Tuesday, on the day he turns 18.

One of the leading figures in the under-17 World Cup victory for the national team, Banjaqui is the second young player from Seixal, alongside Anísio Cabral, to have his contract renewed, amid Benfica's high expectations. Following the right-back, the Eagles are expected to secure the continuity of José Neto.

This season, playing for Benfica, Daniel Banjaqui — valued at 5 million euros — has already played a total of 27 official matches: 14 in the Liga Portugal Meu Super, seven in the UEFA Youth League, three in the Liga Revelação, two in the Liga Portugal Betclic, and one in the Taça de Portugal.

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