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Transfer news·Benfica·Updated 28 AugConfirmed

Benfica seal €20m Alessandro Circati deal

Alessandro Circati→Benfica
100%
Will it happen
100%
Credibility
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Reported fee
12
Reports
PlayerFull profile →
A. Circati
Center Back · Australia · 22 yrs
80.4
Rating
45
Season
18.5
Value
This season
1
Apps
0
Goals
0
Assists
ClubBenfica→LeaguePrimeira Liga→
  • Benfica have completed the signing of A. Circati — the move is confirmed, led by A Bola (official announcement / article about Circati being registered) and corroborated by 12 reports (100% credibility).
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Story log

  1. 28 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
  2. 28 Aug11 new sources: A Bola (official announcement / article about Circati being registered), SL Benfica (official website), Parma Calcio 1913 (official website), Fabrizio Romano (X/Telegram post) — now 12 tracking the story
  3. 22 AugDeal confirmed by the reporting
  4. 20 AugReported as a done deal from the start
  5. 20 AugStory opened — 1 source (The Guardian)

What the reports say

Fee reported: €20m (reported)Fee reported: ~€20m (reported)Fee reported: €20m plus add-ons (reported)Fee reported: €18m + €2m bonuses (reported)6 of 12 cite concrete progress8 cite a named / official source
  • Alessandro Circati has been signed by Benfica and is registered / available to help in European games (official signing announced). — A Bola (official announcement / article about Circati being registered)
  • Benfica officially announce the signing of Alessandro Circati from Parma on a contract until 2031. — SL Benfica (official website)
  • Parma confirm the permanent sale of Alessandro Circati to SL Benfica. — Parma Calcio 1913 (official website)
  • Football Australia (Socceroos) announce Circati has signed for SL Benfica (fee undisclosed in the federation release). — Socceroos (Football Australia official site)
Squad depthScout's view · Ball-winning Central defender
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80±0%
Rating
45±0%
Season
18.5
Value index
0g 0a
in 1 apps · Primeira Liga

A. Circati is a 22-year-old central defender at Benfica, rated 51.1 overall by Field Insider's model. An emerging talent, he has been a fringe squad member this season (1.8% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 6.43 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Circati.

Also this season: 2 apps, 0g at Parma.

The report at a glance
Benfica seal €20m Alessandro Circati deal — Field Insider report card
12 Reports