I want to make history at Benfica: João Palhinha is the new signing for the 'eagles'
Correio da Manhã27 August 2026 at 00:30
João Palhinha is Benfica's new signing, signing a contract until 2030 with a release clause of 50 million euros and a salary of five million euros gross per year. The Portuguese midfielder confessed he gave up more financially advantageous projects both for family reasons and due to the insistence of coach Marco Silva and president Rui Costa, stating he wants to "make history" at the Eagles.
Benfica drew 0-0 with Aarhus in Denmark in a Europa League match, where the Eagles seek to secure qualification for the league phase of the European competition. The match ended goalless, leaving the fate of progression to the next round undecided.
UEFA is preparing a legal action against FIFA president Gianni Infantino regarding the already abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. The European football body argues that such an initiative would be harmful to the interests of football and the member federations.
"The new Santa Clara coach, Van der Gaag, revealed that he is still looking for a striker for the squad, wanting a player with different characteristics from the rest but who can integrate at the same physical pace as the teammates."
Player Arsénio will receive the Legacy Badge after completing his 300th game in professional football competitions. In recognition of this milestone achieved in his career, the midfielder will now wear a special detail on his jersey, symbolizing this important achievement in his sporting career.
