Official: Rui Costa signs Brazil winger for Benfica, calls it an honour | OneFootball

It's official: Emanuely de Oliveira is a new addition to Benfica's women's basketball team. In a statement published on the official website of the Reds this Thursday, the Club da Luz, led by Rui Costa, announced the signing of the Brazilian international, who can play as a forward, but also as a center.

In her first statements as a Benfica athlete, Emanuely de Oliveira described the main qualities of her game and what she can add to the team of eagles in the very near future: "I shoot from the perimeter, but infiltrating is also part of my game".

"It's a great joy and honor to wear this jersey of such a large and traditional Club. I also know the responsibility of defending these colors and I will always give my all. I count on the fans!", concluded Emanuely de Oliveira, showing her excitement about joining Benfica.

In her curriculum, the 25-year-old athlete, who comes from SESI Araraquara, Brazil, has several titles, having been champion in the last two seasons and won the South American Championship in 2023, having been one of the great figures of her team.

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