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It's the end of a chapter in Tiago Gouveia's life, at the time of 'goodbye' to Benfica, the athlete did not hide his sadness

30 Aug 2025 | 10:14 |

Set to join Nice, Tiago Gouveia has already traveled to France, where he will undergo the usual medical examinations and sign for the Ligue 1 emblem. At the time of departure, the former youth player from Benfica did not hide his frustration that things did not go better during his time at the Club da Luz.

Allowed to travel to France, something that only happened at the end of yesterday, Tiago Gouveia began by admitting that he was unhappy with what happened: “It's a sadness to leave the club of my heart, but I'm very happy for this new stage, with a new challenge, I'm very excited”.

However, from a more optimistic point of view, he believes it will be a good future: “I think it's going to be very good for my career.I'm 24 years old, I want to be happy playing, of course I was happy at the club where I was, but I'm looking for a challenge, where I can have more minutes, and where I can show my football”.

Before departing, the now former number 47 of the reds was asked about the lack of playing time he had at Luz: “It's not up to me to say, it's up to the coach, the management, and everyone involved to say that. I'm not the one who's going to talk about that subject”.

However, he made a point of stating his expectations for the future and wished good luck to Benfica in the current season: “I'm very happy for this step and wish all the luck in the world to Benfica and my friends. I want to thank you very much for the support, I was always very cherished, happy. I will always be a Benfica fan, they will always be in my heart”.

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