How Palhinha can fit into Benfica? "It's Marco Silva's great strategic challenge"
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How Palhinha can fit into Benfica? "It's Marco Silva's great strategic challenge"

SIC Notícias28 August 2026 at 11:07

João Palhinha is Benfica's most prominent signing for the season. The player arrived at the red-and-white club and will work under the command of Marco Silva, who now faces what is described as the great strategic challenge of his tenure at Benfica.

Rui Costa, Benfica's president, admitted that there may be more changes to the squad until the transfer market closes, signaling that the team's remodeling work is not yet complete.

Palhinha's arrival represents a prominent name among Benfica's signings, with the club reinforcing itself for the competitions it will participate in under Marco Silva's guidance.

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