“We are really proud of Josh and how much he has developed over the last few years,” said Mike Gartlan, Wynder’s agent and partner at ProSport Management. The club holds 84 major trophies, and only Spanish giant Real Madrid counts more UEFA Champions League appearances. In Benfica - based in the Portuguese capital Lisbon - Wynder heads to a club known both for developing players and winning at the world’s highest levels.īenfica last month secured its record 38th title in Primera Liga, Portugal’s first division. When I look at the alignment we have from ownership throughout the entire club, I firmly believe that we will continue to see talented young players emerge here.” “We at Louisville City are committed to the progression of our academy players into the first team while maintaining the highest standard of winning.
The type of person he is continues to stand out to me, and we look forward to watching him reach new heights to also become the best player he can be. “We are going to miss seeing Josh in the locker room each day, but I could not be more proud of the path that he is on in his career. “This is a proud moment for Louisville City, our youth academy and our community,” said coach Danny Cruz. Wynder can be formally registered as a Benfica player July 1 when the transfer window opens. He also appeared on the preliminary senior team American roster for this summer’s Concacaf Gold Cup. youth national team to a quarterfinal appearance in the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Soccer’s 2022 Young Male Player of the Year before receiving his first U.S. In addition to his club duties with LouCity, the center back was a finalist for U.S. Wynder’s move follows a breakout few months for the 18-year-old Louisville native. Although my career’s taking me overseas, I’ll always be proud of where I’m from and represent Louisville to the best of my ability.” “It’s a dream come true to sign with Benfica, and I can’t wait to get started there. “I’m very grateful to Louisville City for everything the club has done for me,” Wynder said.
Full terms of the deal were not disclosed. Benfica have agreed to a record transfer for Josh Wynder that will this summer see the rising star defender join Portugal’s most-decorated club, it was announced Thursday.īenfica paid into seven figures - the highest transfer fee ever commanded by a USL Championship player - for the right to sign Wynder.
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