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Rennes signs Benfica B centre-back Gonçalo Oliveira on five-year deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 8:45 AM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Rennes signs Benfica B centre-back Gonçalo Oliveira on five-year deal

Summary

Rennes has finalized the signing of 19-year-old centre-back Gonçalo Oliveira from Benfica B. The team announced that Oliveira has signed a five-year contract after a reported €2.5 million agreement, which includes a buyback option for Benfica. Oliveira, a left-footed defender, excelled in his season with Benfica’s B team, starting all 33 matches and captaining the squad to the Youth League semi-finals. The signing comes as Rennes seeks to bolster their defense following the transfer of Jérémy Jacquet to Liverpool for a club-record fee this summer.

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Key Details

•Oliveira joins Rennes from Benfica B after a successful season.
•The deal is reported to be worth €2.5 million.
•Rennes has added Oliveira as part of a strategy to enhance their defense.
•The transfer follows Jérémy Jacquet's departure to Liverpool.

Latest Updates

8:45 AMYahoo Sports — Official | Rennes sign Benfica B centre-back Gonçalo Oliveira

What they're saying

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Rennes have wrapped up a third summer signing in Benfica B centre-back Gonçalo Oliveira (19), the Bretons have announced. Stade Rennais have previously secured the signings on a free of Adrien Thomas...
— Yahoo Sports

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