Glorioso 1904 exclusive: Marco Silva unconvinced by Neto, Benfica exit | OneFootball

Francisco Neto is set to leave Benfica on a permanent basis. According to information gathered by Glorioso 1904, the left-winger is following left-back Tiago Parente and is not part of Marco Silva’s plans for the new season.

According to what our newspaper has learned, Francisco Neto failed to convince the coach during the assessment carried out on the squad for 2026/27. Benfica’s hierarchy believes that the winger needs a different environment to continue his development and, for that reason, is already working to find the best solution for the player.

Last season, the young forward featured in 28 matches (18 for the B team and 10 for the under-23s). Over the course of the campaign, he scored seven goals and provided two assists. Despite some positive moments, his performances ultimately failed to convince.

The decision comes at a time when Benfica is looking to redefine its academy and B team project, making room for new talents and reducing the number of players who have no real prospects of breaking into the first team.

In this way, Francisco Neto’s time at Benfica is coming to an end. The SAD led by Rui Costa believes that the move could be important for the young footballer’s development, while it continues to work on a solution that satisfies all parties.

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