Sport Lisboa e Benfica announced the termination of Joana Silva's contract, a player from their women's football team. The decision was communicated on Friday, June 12, and comes after an irregular season for the athlete. Joana Silva, 22 years old, joined the club in the 2020/21 season and made her debut the following season, contributing to several achievements during her time with the Eagles. Despite having one year remaining on her contract, the central defender decided to leave the Luz Club. In the second half of the 2025/26 season, Joana was loaned to Valadares Gaia, where she played in six matches. The termination of the contract marks the end of a chapter for the player, who bids farewell to Sport Lisboa e Benfica after four seasons. The club continues to restructure its women's team, and this decision is part of that process.