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Benfica hires centre-back from Alverca: «Feeling of great pride»
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Benfica hires centre-back from Alverca: «Feeling of great pride»

Record12 September 2026 at 16:43

Benfica announced the signing of Martim Pereira, an 18-year-old centre-back from Alverca. The young player arrives at the club on loan and will join the under-23 team.

Martim Pereira expressed a feeling of great pride at the opportunity to represent Benfica. This transfer represents an important step in the young defender's career, as he now competes for one of Portugal's biggest clubs.

The loan operation allows the player to gain experience at the highest level while also benefiting from Benfica's development structure. Alverca, the youth club, temporarily loans out one of its promising talents.

Why this matters

Benfica fans now know about another promising Portuguese football talent heading to Alvalade. This is a signing for the under-23 team, which may indicate that the club is investing in youth development and nurturing young talents for the future. This transfer follows the trend of seeking young, domestic players as viable alternatives for the competitions the club participates in.

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