David Neres has made the move to Benfica for a reported fee of €15.3 million from Shakhtar Donetsk. The Brazilian has signed a five year deal with the Portuguese club.
Benfica announced: “At the age of 25, David Neres joins Sport Lisboa e Benfica! In the presence of the President Rui Costa, the Brazilian international winger signed a five-year contract (until 2027) this Monday, June 20.”
Following his presentation, David Neres said: “It is good to arrive in a country where everyone speaks Portuguese and I am very happy to sign for the Club. Benfica is a big club in Europe and in the World.
“Everyone knows how strong Benfica is and how great the Club is. I am happy to have the opportunity to play football again, something I love.
“I hope the adaptation will be easy, I lived five years in the Netherlands. Where the language and climate are totally different. Here, in Portugal, I have everything going for me and I hope it will be easier.
“Benfica is a big club in Europe and in the World
“Yes, I remember (the draw (1-1) at Estádio da Luz for Ajax). It was a good moment during my time with Ajax and I hope to experience it again at Estádio da Luz for Benfica. I felt the warmth of the fans at the time, the atmosphere in the stadium was very good.
“I am a fast player who looks to score goals, I have technical ability, desire. And commitment, and I can assure the fans that there will be no shortage of commitment, dedication, and the will to win.”
