Alexander Bah Admits Benfica Could Be His Final Club or Plans Danish Return for His Children’s Sake

Family considerations will dictate when Alexander Bah steps away from professional football, with the Benfica defender eyeing a return to Denmark once his children reach school age.

The 28-year-old right-back, who became a father to twins in 2025, outlined his long-term career timeline in an interview with the Danish publication Tipsbladet, O Jogo reported.

Bah is currently tied to the Lisbon club through June 2029 after signing a contract renewal in the autumn of 2024, leaving him with roughly two and a half seasons remaining on his current deal.

With his children approaching school age, the defender intends to evaluate his playing future based on their education, naming a potential return to his homeland or a final retirement in Lisbon as his primary options.

“Gostaria que os meus filhos andassem na escola na Dinamarca e, quando tiverem cinco ou seis anos e começarem a estudar, imagino que ou penduro as botas com essa idade no Benfica, ou vou para a Dinamarca jogar os meus últimos anos. Nunca se sabe, mas é um pouco nisso que tenho pensado,” Bah told Tipsbladet.

Despite looking ahead to the final chapter of his playing days, Bah remains the primary option on the right side of the Benfica defense, holding off emerging competition from teammate Daniel Banjaqui at the Estádio da Luz.

The defender’s remarks come as he reflects on five seasons with the Portuguese giants, a tenure that included working under former manager José Mourinho during the previous campaign—a period Bah described as a childhood dream due to his admiration for Didier Drogba.

“Ter a oportunidade de conhecer a forma como Mourinho trabalha e o seu dia a dia foi extraordinário,” Bah told Jornal de Notícias.

Speaking while on international duty with Denmark following a 4-1 victory against Portugal, Bah addressed domestic rivalries in Portugal, including the form of fellow countryman Victor Froholdt at FC Porto.

“Acho que não há dúvidas sobre a qualidade do trabalho que o Froholdt está a fazer,” Bah told Maisfutebol, while maintaining his competitive stance ahead of domestic clashes.

Alexander Bah will celebrate his 29th birthday on December 9, 2025.