After PAOK, Benfica make decision on João Rego | OneFootball

João Rego is set to renew. According to reports, the young midfielder’s future does not lie in Greek football, as previously reported, but rather in staying at Benfica with a new contract in mind. All indications suggest that the Portuguese U21 international is close to signing the new deal.

As revealed by the newspaper O Jogo, the fact that the player was close to joining the Thessaloniki club led to significant developments in João Rego’s contract renewal process. The same source explains that Mário Branco, Benfica’s general director, has taken charge of the midfielder’s case.

Currently under contract until the summer of 2028, the same source states that Benfica’s goal is to extend the deal by at least two more years, until the end of the 2029/30 season. This could very well be the third renewal at Seixal, after the club secured two more contracts valid until 2031.

With the renewal in mind, João Rego will receive a vote of confidence to continue wearing the eagle on his chest and remain part of the squad under José Mourinho. However, as O Jogo has learned, the midfielder will have to fight hard to earn his place, as he faces direct competition from the likes of Georgiy Sudakov and Rafa Silva.

This season, wearing the Benfica shirt, João Rego – valued at 3 million euros – has played a total of 19 official matches: eight in Liga Portugal Betclic, five in Liga Portugal Meu Super, three in the Portuguese Cup, two in the Champions League, and one in the League Cup. In the 573 minutes he spent on the pitch, he scored one goal.

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