Official! Alverca forward joins Benfica | OneFootball

Benfica officially announced, this Saturday, the signing of Felipe Lima, a 20-year-old Brazilian striker from Alverca. The player arrives at Luz on loan until the end of the 2026/27 season, with the Eagles securing an option to buy his rights.

Last season, Felipe Lima split his time between Alverca’s first team and B team. For the reserve side, which competed in the Campeonato de Portugal, the striker stood out by scoring 14 goals in 23 matches. He also made six appearances in the Primeira Liga for the Ribatejo club’s first team.

, a closeness that has been growing stronger in recent years and once again helped facilitate an agreement between the two clubs.

The Brazilian striker was delighted with the opportunity, seeing it as a reward for his performances. "It’s an incredible feeling to see that the work I did last season is now being rewarded. Joining Benfica, the biggest club in Portugal, is something indescribable", he told the Club’s media channels.

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