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Portugal's U19 star of the tournament has 30 million euro release clause

Portugal's U19 star of the tournament has 30 million euro release clause

João Filipe, Benfica's star in the making, is contracted with the Lisbon giants until 2022, but contains a release clause of 30 million euros.

Filipe, also known as Jota, finished as the overall top scorer alongside compatriot Francisco Trincão at the U19 European Championship as Portugal went on to win the entire tournament.

The 19-year old two-time European champion - at both U17 and U19 level - has been with the club since 2007, when he was just eight years old, but is yet to play a match for Benfica's senior side.

However, he has attracted suitors from clubs all across Europe as a result of his performances for the youth side - both at club level and for Portugal - and, with a 30 million euro release clause, he is perfectly attainable for any of the top sides in world football.

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