Benfica ‘to take’ Anisse Saidi on loan with option to buy | OneFootball

Benfica are close to signing 18-year-old striker Anisse Saidi on loan from San Diego FC, according to The Athletic and Tunisian press. He is expected to start with Benfica B and the deal would include an option to buy.

The move reflects the club’s continued focus on leading young talent, following the addition of Sheikhan Aljabir. The pathway is set for another centre-forward to develop in the system.

Saidi is regarded as a rising Tunisian prospect. Born in the United States, he holds a Tunisian passport.

He made his San Diego first-team debut in March 2025 at 16.

This season he played four MLS matches before a May loan to Monterey Bay in the USL Championship. He has one goal from seven appearances there.

Internationally, Saidi featured for Tunisia at the 2025 Under-17 World Cup.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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