Benfica hires 17-year-old North American centre-back

Benfica secured the signing of Josh Wynder, a 17-year-old North American centre-back from Louisville City, from the II Liga of the United States of America, according to this Thursday, the portal “Pro Soccer Wire“.

According to the publication, Wynder has already undergone the mandatory medical examinations and signed a contract, whose duration is not revealed, by Benfica. The central will move to Luz in the summer, in a transfer of 1.5 million euros, plus bonuses, the largest in the history of the II US League.

Josh Wynder, who will only turn 18 in May – will arrive at Benfica as an adult -, has played 32 games in the USL Championship. Last season, he made 27 appearances and scored two goals for Louisville, as well as making five appearances for the U.S. under-19 team.

With the move, Josh will be separated from his brother, Elijah Wynder, 20, a midfielder who also plays for Louisville City’s first team.

Josh Wynder is another future signing for Benfica, who in the winter also secured 18-year-old Norwegian Andreas Schjelderup. He is also interested in centre-back Konstantinos Koulierakis and midfielder Ioannis Konstantelias, both from PAOK and 19 years old.