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.
Alessandro Circati officially transferred to SL Benfica from Italian club Parma for a reported $33 million. The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the Portuguese champions. Circati, who has also played for the Socceroos, joins teammates Nestory Irankunda and Nishan Velupillay in the Portuguese league after moves to Benfica and FC Ingolstadt 04, respectively.
The young Australian international expressed his excitement about joining Benfica and winning multiple titles, acknowledging the privilege of playing in front of fans at the iconic Estadio da Luz. Parma acknowledged Circati's contributions to their success, including a key role in their 2023/24 Serie B title win and survival in Serie A.
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