Andreas Samaris ‒ Free Agent

[Argy]

Newcastle finished 1st in the Championship and have been promoted to the EPL for the upcoming season. Not a bad move if it materializes. Club is a downgrade but league is big upgrade. No CL though. 

Edited June 26, 2017 by Argy

[Rockafeller Skank]

if he is a starter/top sub/ and he doesnt roast in the bench It is a good move. His playtime at benfica was minimum anyways.

[Dean97]

Apparently he might go to Newcastle United. Does anyone believe this? I hope he goes and improves even more.

[skinny]

phil is happy

[paokarag4]

Samaris has finally renewed his contract with Benfica which was expiring at the end of this season. He has signed a 4 year extension, pretty big showing of faith from Benfica giving such a long contract to a player who turns 30 next month. Well done to Samaris for turning his season around and becoming an undisputed starter in the 2nd half of the season in Benfica's charge to the title. They are one game away from clinching it, 2 points clear of Porto with one match to go. 

https://www.to10.gr/podosfero/europe/634372/episimo-mechri-2023-stin-benfika-o-samaris/

[Argy]

3 hours ago, paokarag4 said:

Samaris has finally renewed his contract with Benfica which was expiring at the end of this season. He has signed a 4 year extension, pretty big showing of faith from Benfica giving such a long contract to a player who turns 30 next month. Well done to Samaris for turning his season around and becoming an undisputed starter in the 2nd half of the season in Benfica's charge to the title. They are one game away from clinching it, 2 points clear of Porto with one match to go. 

https://www.to10.gr/podosfero/europe/634372/episimo-mechri-2023-stin-benfika-o-samaris/

A pleasant turn of events from a player that was holding onto his career in top flight football by a thread. Out of favour at Benfica and from the NT, it now looks like he may be playing a significant role for both in the next couple of years. 

[Alphonse]

Was hoping he would end up in the EPL

[Argy]

23 hours ago, Alphonse said:

Was hoping he would end up in the EPL

Would have been a great move, but to where? Newcastle where he was rumoured? Sure, decent club, but it would be a big gamble for player pushing 30 that has already fallen out of favour several times in Portugal. 

[Alphonse]

Samaris with a rare start for Benfica today against Gil Vicente - they lead 1-0 with 25 mins to go

[paokarag4]

He has finally found a new club, he will join Fortuna Sittard in the Eredivisie  for the rest of the season. 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CWc7947oJm0/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=f487c1eb-0448-4729-a6ae-9ace5f360f80 

 

[Dutch Eagle]

You beat me. Wanted to post this too. 

Will change the topic.

[Dutch Eagle]

Returned to Portugal and signed for one year at Rio Ave. 

[Dutch Eagle]

His contract at Rio Ave expired and was not renewed.

what/where next?

[Dutch Eagle]

Played a few months for Coritiba (Aug.-Dec. 2023) but is a free agent again.