Socceroo Set for $32m Move to Benfica
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Star Socceroo seals money-spinning move to Benfica
Young Socceroo Alessandro Circati has become the latest Australian international to be snapped up in a money-spinning European transfer, as he hailed his move from Parma to Benfica as a “privilege”. Following Lucas Herrington’s move from the MLS to become Australia’s only Premier League player at Hull City, and Nestory Irankunda joining Benfica’s great rivals Sporting from Watford, Circati has been signed by the Portuguese giants for a reported …
The Australian international, who recently competed in the World Cup, has signed a contract until 2031 and will fill the gap left by the departure of António Silva.
Southampton transfer ditched - Club walk away from negotiations
Southampton will keep Taylor Harwood-Bellis, for now, after Benfica walked away from negotiations for the defender. The Portuguese club had made the 24-year-old a priority and opened talks with the Saints. However, Wednesday’s print edition of A Bola now reveals they couldn’t get past a disagreement over the price. Benfica have instead agreed a deal for Parma’s Alessandro Circati. That effectively ends their pursuit of Harwood-Bellis. Southampto…
Alessandro Circati landed this morning in Lisbon to perform the usual medical examinations and sign by Benfica. To journalists present at the airport, the 22-year-old said only that Benfica "is a spectacular club, with a lot of history and has won many titles".
Alessandro Circati will motivate an investment of 20 million euros and will arrive at Benfica from Parma. However, in January it should be low for Marco Silva due to the presence of Australia in the Asian Cup.
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