Jaden Umeh to leave Cork City as he signs with Benfica

The 16-year-old has made 15 appearances for City this season scoring on two occassions.

Sat, 03 Aug, 2024 - 12:20

Fiona Halligan

Cork City confirm that Jaden Umeh will leave the club after signing for Benfica.

The 16-year-old has made 15 appearances for City this season scoring on two occassions. He turned down an offer of a professional contract from City to join Benfica.

City will receive training compensation from Benfica under FIFA compensation regulations for the move and with further future benefits based on the player's progression.

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.”