Benfica announce signing of Italy pivot Gaby Vanelli from Roma on one-year deal | OneFootball

According to Glorioso 1904, Benfica have signed Italy international Gaby Vanelli for their women's futsal team on a one-year contract. The 26-year-old pivot arrives after a season with Roma in 2025/26.

Before representing the capital club, runners-up in last season's women's Serie A, she played for Kick Off C5, Pescara and Lazio Futsal, and also featured in Brazil for Leoas da Serra.

Vanelli stood out at the most recent Women's Futsal World Cup in 2025, appearing in all four of Italy's matches and scoring twice, including against Portugal in a 3-2 group-stage defeat. She ended the tournament on 14 caps and three goals for Italy.

Starting a new chapter, she expressed excitement about representing Benfica, highlighting the club's stature and professionalism as motivation to embrace a fresh challenge in her career.

Her arrival comes amid significant changes in the women's futsal set-up, with captain Inês Fernandes, Maria Inês and Raquel Santos departing. Maria Martins has been appointed head coach, replacing Paulo Roxo.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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