Benfica eye Sidny Cabral: check out the deal details and figures | OneFootball

Sidny Cabral is close to becoming Benfica’s winter signing. The 23-year-old left-back, one of the standout players for Estrela da Amadora this season, is on the verge of strengthening the squad under José Mourinho’s command. The Cape Verdean’s versatility — he can play on both flanks — is the trait that is said to have convinced the Eagles to move forward, after missing out on Thiago Silva.

Seen as one of the biggest stars of the Estrela squad — which he joined this season —, the national press reports that the number 55 will only head to Luz for a fee not less than 6 million euros, an amount Benfica will certainly have no objection to paying for the services of the 23-year-old player.

Apparently, negotiations between the Luz club and Estrela da Amadora will continue in the coming days, but the Eagles’ directors are confident they will reach an agreement for the January transfer window, despite strong foreign interest in Sidny Cabral. If everything is settled with the Tricolores, the Cape Verdean will have a long-term contract waiting for him.

Despite the recent call-ups of Daniel Banjaqui and José Neto, José Mourinho feels that Amar Dedić and Samuel Dahl — key players on the flanks for Benfica — need more competition, and Sidny Cabral will be the ideal solution. Furthermore, the Estrela player is also a set-piece specialist, another trait that pleases the Special One.

Sidny Cabral — currently valued at 2 million euros — has been one of the surprises of the Tricolores squad. This season, the player trained at Twente has already played a total of 16 official matches: 15 in Liga Portugal Betclic and one in the Portuguese Cup. In the 1,358 minutes he spent on the pitch, the number 55 recorded five goals and three assists.

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