Roma, led by the Portuguese José Mourinho, announced this Friday the hiring, for five seasons, of goalkeeper Mile Svilar, who, at the end of his contract, left Benfica at zero cost, the Italian soccer club announced.
I am so happy to be here and can’t wait to get started. When I found out about Roma’s interest, I was immediately moved,” said the 22-year-old, linked to Transalpina until June 30, 2027.
The 22-year-old Serbian arrived at Benfica in 2017, at the age of 18, as a great international promise, however, shortly after Rui Vitória gave him the title, he ceased to be the red goalkeeper’s main bet, having subsequently failed to convince none. of the various trainers he worked with.
When he was manager of Manchester United, José Mourinho beat Benfica at Luz, 1-0, with a goal facilitated by Svilar, but the Portuguese only had praise for the then rival.
“I like this boy because he comes out of the goal and he is not afraid. He is a great, great talent. Svilar is a beast, he will be one of the great goalkeepers”, he said, at the time, the coach of the ‘red devils’.
The appreciation for the young goalkeeper is now confirmed with his signing for Romawhat motivated Svilar.
“Working with a coach like José Mourinho is incredible and I am willing to do everything possible to help the team”, promised the athlete who arrived in Portugal from Anderlecht, Belgium.
Tiago Pinto, general manager of Roma, praised “A young player with a great future ahead of him”considering that Svilar “has great potential and a strong work ethic”.
With his signing, we are not only focused on improving our short-term prospects, but also building the best possible foundation for the future of the club.”
Svilar will wear the number 99 shirt of the ‘giallorossi’, who had already hired his compatriot Nemaja Matic, also a former Benfica player, and will have competition from the Portuguese Rui Patrício in the Roma goal.
Source: Observadora
