José Mourinho had great news in preparation for Benfica’s reception to Estoril, scheduled for next Saturday. Sidny Lopes Cabral was part of the Red squad for the first time, on his debut day at the Benfica Campus.
The Eagles’ first winter reinforcement was received by Mário Branco, general director of Red football, who introduced him to members of the Red squad and Simão Sabrosa, technical director Sidny Cabral later greeted José Mourinho.
The Cape Verdean international underwent physical tests before taking part in a morning session that was divided between the gym and the pitch. The Eagles’ captain, Nicolàs Otamendi, welcomed Sidny Cabral, whose signing from Estrela da Amadora was made official on Tuesday. The 23-year-old winger signed a contract until 2030 and was protected by a release clause worth 60 million euros.
See here the images of Sidny Lopes Cabral on the first day at Benfica Campus
The first training session of the new number 15, which cost the Eagles around six million euros, on the pitch was marked by the fog that was felt in Seixal. Young 17-year-old full-backs José Neto and Daniel Banjaqui remain under José Mourinho’s orders.
