André Villas-Boas paid a fortune for Porto to beat Benfica | OneFootball

it decided to significantly reward Porto’s B team for the victory achieved against Benfica in the final round of the Segunda Liga. Each player was promised a bonus of €5,000 if they managed to beat their red-clad rivals, a goal that was ultimately achieved with a 2-0 win.

According to 'Mais Sport', the incentive came despite the match no longer having any direct impact on the competition’s final standings. The Dragons had already secured the status of best B team in advance, a feat that had already guaranteed an additional bonus of €15,000 for each member of the squad used throughout the season.

Given the number of players involved in Porto’s reserve team campaign, the investment made by the board led by Villas-Boas may have exceeded €120,000 just in relation to the bonus linked to the match against the Eagles. The B team featured more than 40 players over the course of the season, although some are regularly involved with the first team.

According to the same report, this bonus policy fits into the strategy of the president of the blue-and-whites to further enhance the value of the club’s academy. Villas-Boas has repeatedly highlighted the importance of the youth ranks for the future of the first team.

As for Benfica B, Nélson Veríssimo is preparing to extend his ties with the Eagles. Despite attracting interest from other clubs in recent months, the coach decided to accept the renewal offer presented (Find out more HERE).

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