Official! Benfica sign Fenerbahçe winger: one of the world's best | OneFootball

Official: Benfica announced the signing of Flourish Sabastine last Monday. The 21-year-old Nigerian international winger arrives from Fenerbahçe and has signed a contract until 2029, with an option for a further season.

In her first statements to the Club’s media, the new addition to the Reds said she was excited about the challenge and revealed that she had already been following the Eagles’ journey: "First of all, I’m very happy to be here. It’s very good to join one of the biggest clubs in the world. Benfica wins many titles. I follow the team and, because of that, I know everything about Benfica," she said.

After spells at clubs such as Reims in France and Galatasaray in Turkey, Sabastine believes she can adapt quickly to Portuguese football and help the team achieve new success: "I believe in myself, so I think I’ll be able to do it. I want to win many titles here and score goals. My expectation is to play in the Champions League with the team," assured the Nigerian international.

The forward also revealed that she sought advice from Christy Ucheibe, former Benfica player and compatriot, before accepting the Eagles’ offer: "We spoke a few times and she spoke very highly of the team. It was very important for me. Christy told me that Benfica is a club she will never forget. It was here that she developed a lot as a player. When she left, it was very difficult for her. I know what it means to feel at home," she revealed.

With the arrival of Flourish Sabastine, Benfica strengthen their squad for the 2026/27 season, betting on a young international with experience in different European leagues and the ambition to help the Reds maintain their dominance in Portuguese women’s football.

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