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Socceroos star Circati seals $33m transfer move to Portuguese giants

Alessandro Circati becomes the latest member of the Socceroos' World Cup squad to secure a big-money move across Europe during the transfer window.

Socceroos star Circati seals $33m transfer move to Portuguese giants

Alessandro Circati, the Australian international soccer star, has officially signed a five-year contract with Portuguese giants SL Benfica. The move comes as a $33 million transfer from Italy's Parma. Circati joins his teammate Nestory Irankunda in the Portuguese league. The Australian international expressed his excitement over the opportunity to play in front of Benfica's fans and win multiple titles. He praised the club's stadium, the Estadio da Luz, and acknowledged his hard work over the years.

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