Benfica winger joins Europa League play-off side, Eagles seek cover | OneFootball

Sidny Lopes Cabral is already in Turkey to undergo medical examinations and finalize the signing of a four-season contract with Trabzonspor, a club that will compete in the Europa League playoff next season. The deal is moving forward after Benfica and the Turkish club reached a full agreement, followed by the Cape Verde international’s approval of the contract terms.

Signed from Estrela da Amadora in January this year for six million euros, Sidny is preparing to leave the Luz in a transfer valued at 10 million euros, a figure that could rise by another two million depending on performance-related objectives. From a financial point of view, this is a very advantageous operation for Benfica, who are practically doubling the investment made just six months ago, although Estrela da Amadora retains the right to 10 percent of the capital gain from the transfer.

In sporting terms, however, the player’s impact ended up being limited. Playing for Benfica, Sidny featured in 12 official matches, recording one goal and three assists, without managing to establish himself as a regular option in the starting eleven.

At present, the main candidates for the position are Andreas Schjelderup and Bruma. The Norwegian international will be involved in the World Cup when Benfica begin pre-season preparations on June 25, while Bruma is coming off a season heavily affected by physical problems, leaving some uncertainty over his ability to immediately meet competitive demands.

Given this scenario, strengthening the wings has emerged as one of the red-clad club’s priorities for the summer transfer window. The signing of a player capable of operating mainly on the left, or across both attacking flanks, is gaining importance in the decisions currently being prepared.

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