Official! Manu Silva's relative is Benfica's new signing | OneFootball

It is official: Luís Jorge Silva has signed for Benfica. The 16-year-old midfielder, brother of Manu Silva, was unveiled by the Club from Luz this Monday. Arriving from Feirense, the youngster is expected to join Benfica’s under-17 or under-19 ranks.

In his first remarks to the club’s official media, the Portugal under-16 international explained that the decision to move to Luz was immediate: "Choosing Benfica was relatively easy, because I have been passionate about Glorioso since I was a child. When I found out this opportunity existed, I did not hesitate. It was a very simple decision," he said.

The midfielder also recalled his time at Benfica’s Training and Development Centre in Aveiro, where he spent four seasons: "They were four years that helped me grow as a player and as a person. I think they were essential for me to be able to return to Benfica today," he said, also highlighting the advantage of already knowing the reality of the Club.

"It is no longer a completely new environment. I bring some knowledge of the structure and I also know some teammates. All of that will make the adaptation easier and make this challenge a little simpler. All players have dreams. I want to establish myself at Benfica, be an example for the younger ones and, later on, manage to reach the first team. That is a goal I carry with me."

As for his characteristics on the pitch, the defensive midfielder described himself as someone capable of contributing in attack: "I consider myself a strong defensive player and I believe I can help the team a lot in those moments. I also like to take part in attacking moves, push forward and I think I can add quality in the air, largely because of my height," he concluded.

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