June 25 2010- Thirty-four year-old goalkeeper Quim, left Benfica and signed a 3 year deal with SC Braga. In the presentation of new Benfica goalkeeper, 24 year-old Roberto, Rui Costa dedicated a few thank-you words to goalkeeper Quim.
00:19 Rui Costa, Sporting director, in the press conference: "We took the decision to not renew Quim's contract. We thank him for all the years he's been at the club. For all his professionalism for Benfica and for the titles he helped us conquer. He's an excellent person and one of the best goalkeepers Benfica has had. "
Benfica fans were unhappy and in a pre-season game he was whistled at after conceding a goal. 00:49 Coach Jorge Jesus got the message and in the second-half he replaced Roberto with Julio Cesar. 00:52 The fans applauded after his first intervention. Roberto is now one of the 3 goalkeepers under 30 years of age in the 2010-11 Benfica squad.
How is Spanish goalkeeper doing this season at Benfica?
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