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Benfica announced that they have signed Jaylen Jones. Through an official statement published on the Clube da Luz website, the Eagles revealed some details about the 16-year-old midfielder. The young footballer expressed his satisfaction after signing the new agreement with the Reds.

"I am very happy to be able to play for Benfica. I want to continue working hard and giving my all", stated the young player born in Poland, with dual American nationality, in a statement to BTV.

"Jaylen Mateusz Jones, a 16-year-old midfielder (11/26/2009), was signed by Sport Lisboa e Benfica from Real SC", reads the official statement shared by the Reds on their website, where they announce the arrival of the young athlete, who is seen as a prospect for the future.

In the same information, Benfica explains that Jaylen Jones, a second-year youth player, began his sports career at AD Oeiras before representing Real SC. In the current season (2025/26), the young midfielder played 17 games and scored 7 goals for the youth team of Real SC in the National Under-17 First Division Championship.

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