Confirmed! Portuguese midfielder joins Mourinho’s Benfica as winter signing | OneFootball

It’s confirmed! Manu Silva is José Mourinho’s winter reinforcement. The medical department of Benfica has approved the return of the Portuguese midfielder to the pitch, after a long recovery from a serious injury sustained last season.

Nine months later, Manu Silva can return to the field, according to the newspaper A Bola, which reveals that the player now needs to compete to get back into the desired rhythm. Therefore, the Portuguese player is expected to get minutes in the Portuguese Cup, against Atlético.

The international break was beneficial for the player, who began yet another recovery process, the last after a long ordeal. Now, Manu Silva is fit to be José Mourinho’s first ‘winter reinforcement’ at Benfica.

Manu Silva arrived at Benfica in the 2024 winter transfer window, coming from Vitória de Guimarães for 12 million euros, with the Minho club retaining 20% of a future capital gain. His adventure with the Eagles even started well, but a left knee injury halted his progress.

Valued at 10 million euros – he left an excellent impression on Benfica fans. In the 136 minutes he spent on the pitch, against Casa Pia, Estrela da Amadora, and Moreirense, the midfielder managed to provide an assist.

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