Benfica to renew Rodrigo's contract next week – Liga Sagres News
Benfica are reportedly looking to renew Rodrigo’s contract in the upcoming weeks. The Spaniard has highlighted his importance to the club by netting 4 goals in his last 3 appearances and they are keen to extend his stay at Estadio da Luz.
La Roja International, Rodrigo, has shown his quality for the Reds in recent fixtures. The forward netted twice against Olhanense and then found then the back of the net consecutively in the UEFA Champions League and the Primeira Liga.
With his goal scoring feats helping the club secure vital points in the last couple of games, Benfica have realized what he has to offer and are now eager to ensure that he does not seek greener pastures elsewhere.
Jorge Jesus has enjoyed the striker’s great run of form and is now reportedly going to reward him for his efforts with an improved contract that should tie him to the club for at least two more years in addition to his current deal.
Although Benfica haven’t started negotiations as of yet, the player’s agent, who also happens to his father, is due to arrive in Europe shortly and only then can talks of a new proposal be started.
However the Eagles are confident that they can convince the 20-year-old, who has also expressed his desire to earn a berth in the competitive squad and become a regular feature at the Stadium of Light.
Speaking to reporters, the former Real Madrid man said that he was quite happy with how things were panning out in Lisbon and he wanted to continue playing for the Portuguese giants after securing his place as first choice starter.
“I am working well. I want to win my place in Benfica and I thank God that things are going well,” http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rodrigo-c31437 was quoted as saying.
While things have turned out to be great for talented attacker, it could have been so different had Benfica decided to farm out the player to Bolton Wanderers once again.
Rodrigo spend last season on loan at the Reebok and the English Premier League outfit were keen to extend the deal, however http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984 and the decision looks to have paid off for the tactician.
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