Joana Valente loaned by Benfica to Valadares Gaia
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Joana Valente loaned by Benfica to Valadares Gaia

Record28 August 2026 at 16:30

Joana Valente, a 19-year-old young midfielder, was loaned by Benfica to Valadares Gaia for the upcoming season. The loan aims to allow the player to gain competitive experience at the highest level of Portuguese women's football.

The athlete will compete in Liga BPI, which is the main national women's football championship in Portugal. This competition brings together the best teams in the country and offers a level of demand suitable for the development of young talents.

Valadares Gaia is the club that hosts Joana Valente during this season. The loan represents an opportunity for the player to have more playing time and continue her sporting progression after having come through Benfica's youth academy.

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