Catio Balde, Umaro Embalo’s manager, has revealed that the winger has been released by Benfica and will not be on the bill for next season. A contract with the Eagles until 2024 allows the 21-year-old to find a new club to continue his career.
Embalo has been used 30 times by the B team this season, scoring 12 assists and four goals.
Catio Balde leaves a few critiques of the “unfortunate” way in which the incarnation of SAD managed the player’s career, recalling Embalo’s ill-fated transfer to Leipzig for 20 million euros in 2018. what happened,” the businessman claims, also revealing the deal with Southampton fell, explaining to Catio Balda that the transfer was not closed due to “absurd fees” demanded by businessman Cesar Boaventura.
Catio Balde says he is surprised at Embalo’s lack of opportunities in the first team and points out that Benfica “despised” the athlete. “In January, Basel wanted Umaro, there was an offer of 3.5 million euros for 50 percent of the pass. There was a transfer agreement, but suddenly Benfica came back saying they want Embalo to stay because they will have the opportunity in the first team,” the businessman said, ending: “Today he is kicked and completely despised by Benfica (… ) It’s painful and disgusting. I do not understand and do not accept dishonest explanations. Umaro has earned respect and dignity.”
