Vertonghen, Everton and Waldschmidt signed by Benfica

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Benfica announced three important signings at once. Twitter/SLBenfica

Benfica are taking the summer transfer market very seriously and they have just completed a triple signing: Jan Vertonghen, Everton and Luca Waldschmidt.

The new Benfica project is aiming high. With the arrival of Jorge Jesus as the new coach, the club have spent big money on signing players. They have even named three at once.

They confirmed on social media what was an open secret. Three footballers have signed for Benfica. The most exciting for the fans is Vertonghen. He will be a leader in the Benfica defence and he signs until 2023.

The Belgian defender arrives for free after ending his contract at Tottenham. At 33, he still has a lot to give and he hopes to be a starter for a team who are looking to win the Portuguese league back off Porto.

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The second signing was striker Everton, 24. The Brazilian has been bought from Gremio where he was a revelation last season. No official transfer fee was announced, but there is talk it could have been for around 20 million euros.

Lastly, Luca Waldschmidt. This German striker has been the biggest surprise because Benfica were interested a few days back and they have got the cheque book out to get the Freiburg man. He has cost around 15 million euros, but has a promising future.