Benfica snag 18 year old away from Sporting

Benfica have landed 18 year old defensive midfielder Miguel Montenegro from third division club Condeixa. Montenegro who can also play center back was offered a contract by Lisbon rivals Sporting after testing for the club but Benfica convinced the 6 foot 2 midfielder to sign a training contract until January, which would then become a firm signing with the club until the end of the 2023 season. Montenegro has appeared in five games with Condeixa this season and will join Benfica's U23 team in January.