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Official! Rui Costa renews with box-to-box midfielder of Benfica

Benfica secured the signing of a development contract for Daniel Machado, a midfielder who is only 15 years old, born on June 8, 2011. The young player arrived at Benfica in the 2025/26 season, coming from Crato, after spells at Mercantil and Club Gimnàstic Manresa. He currently plays for the Under-16 Youth team and is described as a box-to-box midfielder with significant room for growth. In January 2026, he became a regular presence in Benfica's Initiados team, playing 22 matches. This renewal strengthens the club's commitment to youth development and investment in young talents for the future.

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