Official: Benfica secures Spanish hockey star Pau Bargalo – Benfica

Striker plays for Barcelona and signs until 2029

Now it's official. Benfica have announced the signing of Pau Bargalo, the captain of the Spanish national team and considered by many to be the best player in the world. The 30-year-old striker leaves Barcelona after eight seasons and signs a five-year contract with the Reds.

It is a confirmation of the advanced news. By our newspaper several months agoWith Nicolás gone, the Eagles are guaranteed who is the most popular player in the neighboring country. Pau Bargalo, the younger brother of Jordi Bargalo, the former Oliverense captain, was named La Liga's best player a few days ago, an award he won for the second time in a row, and for the fifth time in his career.

As reported by the newspaper “HóqueiPT”, the Spanish striker has a contract worth around one million euros over five years, which makes him the highest paid player in hockey history. The Spanish international follows Edu Castro, Benfica's new coach who also arrives from Barcelona.

All that is missing is the introduction of Joao Rodrigues, the striker who returns to Benfica after Luz left in 2018 to head to Barcelona.

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