Sport Lisboa e Benfica and Joana Silva have reached an agreement to terminate her contract. The 20-year-old defender won 4 BPI Leagues, 1 Portuguese Cup, 1 League Cup, 1 Second Division Championship, and 1 Under-19 League.
What happened?
Joana Silva has 23 appearances for Sport Lisboa e Benfica's first team. The contract termination was announced on the club's website, which thanked the player for her services.
Why is this important?
Joana Silva's departure may affect Sport Lisboa e Benfica's team, which currently occupies 3rd place in the Primeira Liga, with 80 points in 34 games, and a goal difference of +49.
What comes next?
Sport Lisboa e Benfica needs to find a replacement for Joana Silva. The team is 8 points behind leader FC Porto and needs reinforcements to maintain title hopes.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| League position | 3rd |
| Points | 80 |
| Games | 34 |
| Goal difference | +49 |
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