Report Gustavo Varela to get first senior Portugal call after 8 goals for Monza

Report Gustavo Varela to get first senior Portugal call after 8 goals for Monza Monza striker Gustavo Varela has been an unexpected sensation with eight goals in eight Serie A games, so it’s reported Portugal will call him up for Nations League matches against Denmark and Wales. The centre-forward was a big investment for newly-promoted Monza in the summer, as he was snapped up from the Benfica B team for €2.5m plus up to €1m in add-ons. He has more than paid for that fee, scoring eight goals in as many Serie A games, plus two in his only Coppa Italia appearance. Gustavo Varela ready for Portugal MONZA, ITALY – OCTOBER 19: Gustavo Varela of AC Monza celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s second goal during the Serie A match between AC Monza and Cagliari Calcio at U-Power Stadium on October 19, 2026 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) According to O Jogo , Varela has also now caught the eye of Portugal coach Jorge Jesus, who has been very impressed with his performances. It is reported that the 21-year-old received notice he will be in the squad for the Nations League games against Denmark on November 14 and Wales on November 17. MONZA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 18: Gustavo Varela of AC Monza scores his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between AC Monza and US Sassuolo at U-Power Stadium on September 18, 2026 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) He had spent last season on loan from Benfica at Gil Vicente, scoring just seven goals in 33 matches, so has already surpassed that tally in a more difficult league like Serie A. The forward already represented Portugal at various youth levels, including four goals in seven caps for the Under-21 side.