Benfica confirm star's exit to Ronaldo’s Al Nassr | OneFootball

It's official. Benfica announced the departure of Andreia Faria from the squad and the player will head to Saudi Arabia to strengthen Al Nassr, the club where Cristiano Ronaldo plays. The midfielder did not train with the team on September 1st and is already in the Middle Eastern country.

The information comes from the newspaper Record, which also adds that the athlete will soon be officially announced by Al Nassr. Andreia Faria's departure was confirmed on Benfica's social media, where a farewell video was posted with the following description: "Thank you and good luck, Andreia Faria!".

Andreia Faria joined Benfica at the age of 18 and has established herself in the squad over the years. Now 25, the player had a contract with the Eagles until 2027, though the transfer amount for the midfielder is not yet known.

Besides Andreia Faria, Carole Costa and Nycole Raysla may also leave Benfica, and there are ongoing talks between the women's football trio from Clube da Luz and the country's Public Investment Fund (PIF) officials. The Eagles could potentially earn a significant amount from these deals.

The team will begin defending their national women's football title against Racing Power. The first round of the 2025/26 BPI League will take place on the weekend of September 13th and 14th, with the Eagles hosting the sixth-place team from the previous season.

Check out Benfica's farewell video to Andreia Faria:

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