Tavares spent 10 years at Benfica and wants back: "If there is a chance..." | OneFootball

Iuri Tavares is enjoying one of the best periods of his career with Varazdin in Croatia, but he does not hide his affection for his past connection with Benfica. The Portuguese-Cape Verdean winger, developed at Seixal, admits that the club in red remains a reference point for him.

Despite being focused on the present, the forward, who was part of the Eagles’ youth ranks between 2010 and 2020, does not hide his desire for a possible return: "Of course, if I had the opportunity to return to Benfica, I certainly wouldn’t hesitate. It’s the club of my heart... if it happens I’ll be ready, if it doesn’t happen, that’s fine too."

In the most recent season, the 25-year-old player made 36 appearances, scored six goals and provided two assists: "Yes, professionally it was the season in which I was most consistent, I played well in almost every game. So I believe it was the best season I’ve had so far," he told newspaper 'A Bola'.

His spell at Varazdin has been marked by growth and adaptation to a different reality, in a league where collective consistency made the difference in a successful season. "It was a very difficult, exhausting season. We had good results against the biggest teams... It was a fantastic season," he explained.

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