Benfica Renews Contract with U-17 European and World Champion

Benfica has announced the contract renewal of Stevan Manuel. The 18-year-old midfielder highlighted his "sense of pride" in extending his commitment with the Eagles.

"It's a dream to have been at Benfica for 10 years, and I hope to continue growing here," he stated in an interview with BTV. The young midfielder, who is also Renato Sanches' nephew, has been with Benfica since 2016.

Stevan Manuel began this season under Nélson Veríssimo with Benfica B, having previously been called up to first-team training by José Mourinho last season. "I aim to secure my place in the B team and work towards consistent playing time. My mission is to develop further, play, and leverage the B team environment to make bigger strides," he emphasized.

His long-term objective at the club is "to reach the senior team and play there."

Stevan Manuel, while representing the Portugal U-17 National Team, became a European and World champion in 2025.