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Sidny Cabral Transfer from Estrela Amadora to Benfica
A Bola reports that Sidny Cabral is expected to make his debut against the Brazilian national team. The outlet adds that he has not been training with Estrela da Amadora for some time due to protection surrounding a potential transfer. Cabral has been with his new team for three days, which is a short time to learn to play with them, but he will be on the bench. He is regarded as a good solution as he can play in different positions. He is described as a calm person who is happy to be there and is integrating easily. Although his Portuguese is not optimal, half of the team is fluent in English and there are no adaptation problems. He is perceived as a very good person who is very eager to be there and to play for Benfica, and it is thought that he will play regardless of how the game develops.
A Bola reports that Sidny Cabral is expected to make his debut against the Brazilian national team. The outlet adds that he has not been training with Estrela da Amadora for some time due to protection surrounding a potential transfer. Cabral has been with his new team for three days, which is a short time to learn to play with them, but he will be on the bench. He is regarded as a good solution as he can play in different positions. He is described as a calm person who is happy to be there and is integrating easily. Although his Portuguese is not optimal, half of the team is fluent in English and there are no adaptation problems. He is perceived as a very good person who is very eager to be there and to play for Benfica, and it is thought that he will play regardless of how the game develops.
Benfica has registered Sidny Lopes Cabral in the league. He may be an option for the 17th round league match against Estoril, pending a decision by the coach, José Mourinho.
Benfica has registered Sidny Lopes Cabral in the league. He may be an option for the 17th round league match against Estoril, pending a decision by the coach, José Mourinho.
Sidny Cabral has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with Benfica which includes a release clause of 60 million euros. The player, who joined from Estrela da Amadora, stated to the club's media that he can contribute aggressiveness, strength, and speed, and that he can play in any position the coach selects for him.
Sidny Cabral has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with Benfica which includes a release clause of 60 million euros. The player, who joined from Estrela da Amadora, stated to the club's media that he can contribute aggressiveness, strength, and speed, and that he can play in any position the coach selects for him.
According to A Bola, Sidny Lopes Cabral is Benfica's first winter signing and has spoken as a player for the club. He signed a contract in the presence of Rui Costa. The player also publicly bid farewell to Estrela da Amadora in a post on his personal Instagram account, writing that it was a short stage but one of great impact. He added that he was grateful for the time lived and proud of the path taken.
According to A Bola, Sidny Lopes Cabral is Benfica's first winter signing and has spoken as a player for the club. He signed a contract in the presence of Rui Costa. The player also publicly bid farewell to Estrela da Amadora in a post on his personal Instagram account, writing that it was a short stage but one of great impact. He added that he was grateful for the time lived and proud of the path taken.
According to A Bola, Benfica has confirmed the signing of Sidny Cabral. The full-back from Estrela da Amadora underwent medical examinations on Monday and has signed a contract until 2030. The transfer fee for 90% of his rights is approximately 6 million euros, with an additional 2.5 million euros in objectives.
According to A Bola, Benfica has confirmed the signing of Sidny Cabral. The full-back from Estrela da Amadora underwent medical examinations on Monday and has signed a contract until 2030. The transfer fee for 90% of his rights is approximately 6 million euros, with an additional 2.5 million euros in objectives.
Sidny Cabral, who came to Portugal in the summer from the third division club Viktoria Köln, has moved from CF Estrela Amadora to Benfica Lisbon, signing a contract until 2030.
Sidny Cabral, who came to Portugal in the summer from the third division club Viktoria Köln, has moved from CF Estrela Amadora to Benfica Lisbon, signing a contract until 2030.
According to A Bola, Sidny Cabral has transferred to Benfica and is their first winter signing. Sidny's former coach at Estrela da Amadora, José Faria, explained that Estrela had to act quickly to sign Sidny and that other Portuguese clubs were also interested. Sidny was introduced to the technical team through scouting. While he was with the Cape Verde national team, Jovane Cabral, a player at Estrela, was consulted for more information. Following positive feedback from Jovane, Estrela contacted Sidny, presented their project, and conducted meetings via Zoom before signing him.
According to A Bola, Sidny Cabral has transferred to Benfica and is their first winter signing. Sidny's former coach at Estrela da Amadora, José Faria, explained that Estrela had to act quickly to sign Sidny and that other Portuguese clubs were also interested. Sidny was introduced to the technical team through scouting. While he was with the Cape Verde national team, Jovane Cabral, a player at Estrela, was consulted for more information. Following positive feedback from Jovane, Estrela contacted Sidny, presented their project, and conducted meetings via Zoom before signing him.
According to A Bola, Sidny Cabral underwent medical examinations and physical tests at Benfica on Monday.
According to A Bola, Sidny Cabral underwent medical examinations and physical tests at Benfica on Monday.
Paulo Lopo, the president of Estrela da Amadora, confirmed to A BOLA that the transfer of Sidny Cabral to Benfica is complete. The club will receive almost €6 million immediately, with an additional €2.5 million achievable through individual and collective objectives. Estrela da Amadora will also retain 10 percent of Sidny Cabral's rights. The player will undergo medical examinations on Monday and is expected to sign a contract until 2030. Paulo Lopo stated that Sidny Cabral wanted to join Benfica and described the process as advantageous for all parties involved.
Paulo Lopo, the president of Estrela da Amadora, confirmed to A BOLA that the transfer of Sidny Cabral to Benfica is complete. The club will receive almost €6 million immediately, with an additional €2.5 million achievable through individual and collective objectives. Estrela da Amadora will also retain 10 percent of Sidny Cabral's rights. The player will undergo medical examinations on Monday and is expected to sign a contract until 2030. Paulo Lopo stated that Sidny Cabral wanted to join Benfica and described the process as advantageous for all parties involved.
Benfica has opened negotiations to sign 23-year-old Cape Verdean-Dutch versatile full-back Sidny Cabral from Estrela da Amadora. The deal could be completed for €6 million, with Estrela set to retain a portion of the player's economic rights. José Mourinho has given his approval for the signing, and Benfica's board is evaluating the move for January and is considering proceeding. While there have been no recent developments, partly due to the clubs' recent matches, the process is likely to move forward and could be finalized in the coming days. SC Braga also inquired about the player but did not approach the values Estrela da Amadora was asking for. Cabral, a Cape Verde international with six caps and one goal, has scored five goals and provided three assists in 15 Liga Portugal appearances in the 2025/2026 season. The defender, who joined Estrela in July 2025, is under contract until June 2028 and has a Transfermarkt market value of €2.00m. In November 2025, reports indicated Estrela would not sell for less than €7.5 million, and by December 2025, the club's valuation was reportedly set at €8 million.
Benfica has opened negotiations to sign 23-year-old Cape Verdean-Dutch versatile full-back Sidny Cabral from Estrela da Amadora. The deal could be completed for €6 million, with Estrela set to retain a portion of the player's economic rights. José Mourinho has given his approval for the signing, and Benfica's board is evaluating the move for January and is considering proceeding. While there have been no recent developments, partly due to the clubs' recent matches, the process is likely to move forward and could be finalized in the coming days. SC Braga also inquired about the player but did not approach the values Estrela da Amadora was asking for. Cabral, a Cape Verde international with six caps and one goal, has scored five goals and provided three assists in 15 Liga Portugal appearances in the 2025/2026 season. The defender, who joined Estrela in July 2025, is under contract until June 2028 and has a Transfermarkt market value of €2.00m. In November 2025, reports indicated Estrela would not sell for less than €7.5 million, and by December 2025, the club's valuation was reportedly set at €8 million.
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