"Barcelona's interest is easy to understand, as the right-back position at the club has lacked long-term stability for years. Despite multiple investments and short-term fixes, Barça have struggled to find a player who can fully establish himself in the role and offer sustained competition to Jules Kounde. The recent arrival of Joao Cancelo has helped ease the situation, but the club see that move as temporary rather than a lasting solution."
"In fact, the report claims that Benfica manager Jose Mourinho, under whom Banjaqui made his senior debut, has made it clear that he does not want to lose the youngster. It is said that Benfica have been working for months on renewing Banjaqui's contract and strengthening his ties to the club. While talks have not yet been finalised, the ongoing discussions have only increased speculation around his future, rather than calming it."
17-year-old Daniel Banjaqui has risen rapidly to senior football and attracted interest from major European clubs including Barcelona. Barcelona view the right-back position as lacking long-term stability and continue to seek young, high-upside options despite Joao Cancelo's arrival being a temporary relief. Benfica are determined to retain Banjaqui and have pursued contract renewal and stronger ties for months. Manager Jose Mourinho, under whom Banjaqui debuted, has expressed a clear desire to keep the youngster and reportedly earned the player's trust. Ongoing renewal talks and Mourinho's personal involvement have reduced Barcelona's prospects and discouraged interest from several Premier League clubs.
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