Hugo Oliveira Praises Marco Silva; Benfica Signs Jhon Durán on Loan

This article from Record Portugal covers multiple football news items from July 20, 2026. Strasbourg's Portuguese coach Hugo Oliveira praised Marco Silva, calling him 'the best Portuguese coach of today,' following a heavy friendly defeat against Sporting. Oliveira, a friend of Silva, welcomed Silva's return to Portugal to coach Benfica. Separately, Colombian striker Jhon Durán was officially presented as Benfica's new signing on loan from Al Nassr, expressing 'very high expectations' and a desire to become champion. The article also notes that a Portuguese prodigy rejected Benfica's proposal to sign a professional contract with Lens, and provides details on Durán's loan costs, salary, purchase option, and right of first refusal.

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