Florentino Luís explains why he left Benfica: among the best | OneFootball

Florentino Luís admits that he left Benfica to head to Burnley with the desire to play in one of the best leagues in the world, the Premier League. The midfielder, who was trained at Benfica, also highlights the history of the English club, showing his eagerness for the challenges he has ahead this season.

“Being a Burnley player is very good for me. Being among the best, in this league, is a big step, especially in a club that has a very large history. They have good results in the Premier League and my ambition is to help this club return to the level it deserves to be,” said Florentino Luís, in an interview with DAZN Portugal.

On the day of his official announcement at Burnley, Florentino Luís had already left a message for Benfica fans: “Today I say goodbye to the Club that has been my home for 15 years. They were years of growth, achievements and memories that I will take with me forever. I leave with pride and gratitude, certain that I gave my all in every training and every game”.

With the signings of Enzo Barrenechea and Richard Ríos, Florentino Luís lost his place in Bruno Lage's choices. At the start of this season, despite scoring a stunning goal against Nice in the Champions League, the midfielder had only played 160 minutes, spread over seven matches.

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