Paris Saint-Germain is accelerating in the young talent market and is reportedly targeting 17-year-old Benfica prodigy Anisio Cabral for a 60 million euro winter transfer. An operation which could revolutionize the Parisian attack.
Anisio Cabral, a 1.87 m Portuguese striker born on February 15, 2008 in Lisbon, is already unanimous in the Benfica team. Trained since he was 8 years old at the Lisbon club, he has exploded at the highest youth level with impressive statistics: 43 goals in 40 matches among the U15s, and a professional contract signed in the fall of 2024. This season, he has 9 appearances for 2 goals in the U19, while shining in the selections: European and world champion U17, where he scored 7 goals including that in the final against Austria, finishing 2nd top scorer at the 2025 World Cup.
The clause that makes Paris salivate!
José Mourinho, coach of Benfica, sees in him a future executive of the pro group, praised for his physique, his composure and his advanced reading of the game. Bino Maçaes, Portuguese U17 coach, describes him as an “X factor” and a “born scorer”, while his teammate Rafael Quintas highlights his ability to use his body in a duel. Luis Campos, sports director of PSG, would be particularly attracted by this complete center-forward profile, coupled with an interest in Alberto Costa (right side of Porto), in a Portuguese strengthening strategy.
Under contract until June 2027, Cabral sports a release clause estimated between 50 and 60 million euros, an investment that Paris is seriously considering this winter via direct negotiation. It remains to be seen whether Benfica will let go of their nugget before the summer, with European competition looming. With the derby against Paris FC this weekend, Luis Enrique is already dreaming of a reinforcement who would stick to his fluid and offensive playing philosophy.
