With the winter transfer window heating up in January, Benfica should continue to look for reinforcements within the Portuguese Portuguese League. Fresh from securing the services of versatile full-back Sidny Lopes Cabral from Amadora for €6 million on a deal lasting until 2030.The Eagles can look forward to more domestic talent under Jose Mourinho to strengthen their squad during a challenging season. The addition of Cabral could shift the club’s strategy towards proven players in the league, rather than wasting money on foreign stars who need time to adapt to the style of the league.
Known for his tactical acumen, Mourinho has placed an emphasis on strengthening the team with players who understand the intensity of the competition. Over the past three weeks, Benfica have been heavily linked with several standouts in the Portuguese League. Particularly Rio Ave winger Andre Luiz, who has emerged as a promising player, with reports indicating a deal is imminent.
The 24-year-old wingers’ energy and passing range make him ideal for Mourinho’s rebuild. These ties underline Benfica’s strategy of cost-effective, low-risk acquisitions in familiar territory to maintain competitiveness in the Liga title race and European campaigns.
Another option the club could look at is Famalicao’s 21-year-old striker Yassir Zabiri, who has spent the past season and a half in Portugal and has scored four goals in 638 minutes of action this season. Zabiri shone on the international stage for the Moroccan U20 squad, scoring 19 goals in 30 appearances.
Injuries and possible loans of players in the current selection will create room for acquisitions this winter season. Can the club make it all work? Time alone will provide these answers.
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