Jaden Umeh signs for Benfica

Cork City FC can confirm that Jaden Umeh has signed for Benfica. 

The 16 year-old has made 15 appearances for City this season, scoring twice, and has decided to join Benfica, after turning down the club’s offer of a professional contract. The move will see City receive training compensation from Benfica under FIFA compensation regulations, with further future benefits based on the player’s progression.

Commenting on the news, City’s Head of Academy, Liam Kearney, said: “Jaden has done really well since coming into our academy from Ringmahon Rangers. He is a player who has attracted a lot of attention from a lot of very big clubs and, while we would have liked to keep him at City for longer, we understand that this is a huge opportunity for him to join a club of Benfica’s stature. It is a great opportunity for him and we are happy that, should he progress as we expect, it will benefit Cork City and our academy into the future also. We would like to thank Jaden for his contribution to the club and wish him the very best of luck for the future.”