Official: Benfica striker with 37 goals now Ronaldo's rival, courage | OneFootball

It's official: Jéssica Silva - who recently addressed the controversy with Filipa Patão - is joining Al Hilal, from Saudi Arabia, and will be a ‘rival’ of Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for Al Nassr. In her first statements as an athlete of her new club, the Portuguese international, who shone while playing for Benfica, did not hide her emotion and promised total commitment.

“Football has always been more than a game for me. It taught me resilience, courage, and the importance of staying true to who I am. All the clubs and countries where I played have left me with lessons and memories that I carry with pride. Now it's time to embrace a new challenge,” Jéssica Silva began by saying.

The Portuguese international, who scored 37 goals wearing the Benfica jersey, also spoke about the offer from Al Hilal: “A step forward that represents a great professional opportunity and also a chance to show that my values travel with me, wherever I go. I am grateful for everything this journey has provided me and motivated by what is to come.”

“I will dedicate myself fully, with the same passion and commitment that have guided me from the beginning. I believe it's possible to plant seeds that will one day grow, and this gives even greater meaning to this next step. Thank you to everyone who continues to believe in me and support me. The best is yet to come,” concluded Jéssica Silva.

Wearing the Benfica jersey, Jéssica Silva played a total of 76 matches, in which she scored 37 goals and made 15 assists, winning seven titles: three National Championships, two League Cups, one Portuguese Cup, and one Super Cup. Last season, the athlete was playing for Gotham, in the United States.

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