Benfica man was leaving, but Marco Silva offers lifeline; find out who | OneFootball

Benfica have decided to keep João Rego with the first team in the initial phase of the new season, allowing Marco Silva to closely assess the potential of one of Seixal’s most promising talents.

The information was reported by O JOGO, which says the decision has already been made by the structure led by Rui Costa. Despite the various approaches received in recent months to gauge the Eagles’ willingness to negotiate over the young attacking midfielder, Benfica remain fully confident in the qualities of the player who recently celebrated his 21st birthday. The intention is to give him room to prove himself during pre-season before any decision is made about his future.

João Rego reaches this stage after a very positive campaign with Portugal’s Under-21 national team. At the prestigious Toulon Tournament, the No. 84 stood out by scoring five goals, finishing as the competition’s top scorer and also being named the tournament’s best player.

The club’s confidence in the midfielder was also made clear at the start of this year, when Benfica moved to renew his contract until June 2030. The new deal reinforced the Club’s commitment to a player who continues to be seen as an important project for the future of the first team.

Last season, João Rego split his playing time between the B team and the Youth League due to the strong competition in the senior squad. Now, with Marco Silva beginning his tenure and several spots still up for grabs, the young Portuguese international will have a prime opportunity to show that he is ready to earn a place among Benfica’s senior ranks.

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