Official! Benfica sign Fenerbahçe winger: one of the best clubs | OneFootball

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

In her first statements to the Club’s media channels, the new addition to the Reds showed her enthusiasm for 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, so 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, a former Benfica player and fellow Nigerian, before accepting the Eagles’ proposal: "We spoke a few times and she said a lot of good things about 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 greatly 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 strengthens the squad for the 2026/27 season, backing 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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