Cork teenager Jaden Umeh called up to Benfica first team by Mourinho

Former Ringmahon Rangers and Cork City tyro could get his debut before the season is out

GIFTED: Jaden Umeh moved up to Ireland U21 level recently, having just turned 18. Picture: INPHO/Aleksandar Djorovic

Benfica’s Cork-born teen wonder Jaden Umeh has been fast-tracked into the first-team by José Mourinho.

The Mahon native, who made his Ireland U21 debut last month just a week after turning 18, features in squad training coverage carried on the Portuguese giants’ website.