Deal done! Centre-back after four years at Benfica heads to Fiorentina | OneFootball

It’s a done deal. Carolina Correia, a former centre-back for Benfica’s women’s football team, currently playing for Torreense, is on the verge of joining Fiorentina, who finished fourth in the Italian league in the 2025/26 season.

The 24-year-old Portugal international has stood out over the last three seasons in Torres Vedras, even taking on the captain’s armband. In total, she has made 84 appearances for Torreense and became one of the team’s defensive leaders, performances that sparked the interest of the Viola club.

Before establishing herself in senior football, Carolina Correia came through Benfica’s academy - which decided to terminate the player’s contract - where she represented several age groups in the club’s women’s setup. The defender played for the Eagles’ first team between 2021 and 2023, while also making appearances for Benfica’s B team.

The player also spent part of her development in Benfica’s youth ranks, representing the women’s seven-a-side, nine-a-side and under-19 teams. Her spell at the Luz proved important in her competitive development before the move to Torreense.

Recently, in an interview with 'The Guardian', Carolina Correia spoke about her ambitions for the future. “My biggest dream is to win the Champions League. I know it will be difficult, but nothing is impossible. I’m sure I will keep choosing what is best for me. For now, I will focus on the national team and the upcoming matches. After that... we’ll see,” she revealed.

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