Deal done! League sensation snubs Sporting, joins Benfica for €6M | OneFootball

It's a done deal. Sidny Cabral, a 23-year-old full-back who stood out at Estrela da Amadora, will be joining Benfica, in a deal around 6 million euros, with additional bonuses that could reach 2.5 million. The tricolors still retain 10% of the player's rights, ensuring participation in any potential future sale. This outcome comes after a market in which there was also talk of interest from Sporting, who even monitored the athlete.

The Alvalade club evaluated the possibility of strengthening the wing, especially due to his versatility and offensive capability, but ultimately did not proceed with a formal proposal. Benfica, on the other hand, managed to expedite the process, closing the deal this Tuesday, with only the medical exams and contract signing remaining.

Sidny Cabral has impressed this season for the Reboleira emblem, standing out for his ability to perform both in defense and attack, which justified the attention from both lions and eagles. Despite the failed arrival of the Cape Verdean, the lions continue to search the market for reinforcements and are looking at a player from West Ham.

The player is not expected to play for Estrela da Amadora against Famalicão on Sunday, in Minho, for the 16th round. The necessary medical exams to formalize the connection to Benfica will be conducted after Christmas, so he can join José Mourinho's squad in the early days of 2026.

Sidny Lopes Cabral - currently valued at 2 million euros - has been one of the surprises of the tricolor team. This season, he has played a total of 16 official matches: 15 in Liga Portugal Betclic and one in the Portuguese Cup. In the 1,358 minutes he was on the field, he recorded five goals and three assists.

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