Vertonghen, Everton and Waldschmidt signed by Benfica

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Benfica announced three important signings at once. Twitter/SLBenfica

Benfica are taking the summer transfer market very seriously and they have just completed a triple signing: Jan Vertonghen, Everton and Luca Waldschmidt.

The new Benfica project is aiming high. With the arrival of Jorge Jesus as the new coach, the club have spent big money on signing players. They have even named three at once

They confirmed on social media what was an open secret. Three footballers have signed for Benfica. The most exciting for the fans is Vertonghen. He will be a leader in the Benfica defence and he signs until 2023.

The Belgian defender arrives for free after ending his  contract at Tottenham. At 33, he still has a lot to give and he hopes to be a starter for a team who are looking to win the Portuguese league back off Porto.

 

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Bundesliga
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J. Vertonghen
Luca Waldschmidt