Benfica have accomplished the signing of 18-year-old midfielder Federico Coletta from AS Roma, with the deal formally confirmed at this time. The transfer had first been reported earlier this month by journalist Fabrizio Romano, who referred to as it a shock final-day switch.
Softfootball understands that Coletta indicators a three-year contract with the Portuguese facet, who paid round €1 million to deliver him in. Roma additionally included a 30% sell-on clause, which means they’ll profit financially if Benfica promote him sooner or later.
Not like the signing of Franjo Ivanovic, Coletta is becoming a member of Benfica B, the membership’s reserve facet in Liga Portugal 2, quite than going straight into the primary workforce. That step is anticipated, since Coletta has but to make a senior look for Roma.
Switch skilled Fabrizio reported the deal between each golf equipment by way of his official X account.
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Federico Coletta has arrived at Benfica after unique story on Deadline Day on settlement executed to signal him from AS Roma. €1m price for Italian gifted midfielder.
Nonetheless, he brings loads of minutes from youth competitions. He performed 40 instances for Roma’s U20 workforce, scoring 14 objectives and organising three extra. Earlier than that, he shone with the U17s, the place he scored 17 objectives in 28 video games. Earlier in his profession, Coletta performed for Vigor Perconti, a membership identified in Italy for its sturdy youth setup.
For Roma, the transfer ends his lengthy spell of their academy. For Benfica, it’s one other instance of their deal with selecting up younger gamers with potential after which creating them additional.
Coletta has additionally been capped at youth degree for Italy, which provides to his profile. His first problem now will probably be to adapt to a brand new nation and league. If he settles rapidly with Benfica B, possibilities may open up for him within the first workforce over the following few years.
The switch price may not be big, however Benfica clearly see this as an funding sooner or later.
