Benfica in talks with Cape Verde international: Sidney Cabral could become Mourinho's new signing

Mourinho is hoping to rejuvenate his squad with a promising defender from Cape Verde.

Details: According to renowned journalist Ekrem Konur on his account in social network X, Lisbon's Benfica has begun official negotiations with Estrela regarding the transfer of the team's 23-year-old right-back, Sidney Cabral.

It's reported that Benfica is ready to offer around €6 million for the talented Cape Verdean. The source clarifies that this transfer has been personally approved by Benfica's head coach, José Mourinho.

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In addition to Benfica, Porto, Sporting, Fiorentina, and Sassuolo are also keeping tabs on Cabral.

Estrela, in turn, expects to receive at least €8 million for Cabral.

This season, Cabral has played 16 matches for the club, scoring 5 goals and providing 3 assists.

His current contract with Estrela runs until 2028, and his market value is estimated at €2 million by Transfermarkt.

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