Marco Silva made strong statements regarding the arrival of Alessandro Circati at Benfica, revealing details about the process of signing the young central defender. Circati arrived in Portugal on Wednesday morning and, according to the Eagles' coach, is in the final stages of formalizing his contract with the club. In statements to SIC, Silva said: “Circati has arrived in Portugal, he is in the final phase of the signing process with us. We hope everything goes smoothly today and he will be the Benfica player that we all want.”
When asked if the signing of Circati was a specific request of his, Marco Silva avoided going into details, reiterating that the most important thing is that the player is part of Benfica: “Like everyone else, he is from Benfica, that is the most important.” This response suggests a collective approach to strengthening the squad, emphasizing the importance of unity within the club.
During the press conference, the coach analyzed the characteristics of the new signing, emphasizing the need to strengthen the defense since António's departure. Silva described Circati as a young player, but already possessing maturity and leadership, attributes he considers essential for the position. “He is a young player who fits some parameters and profiles we wanted for the position. Regardless of being young, he already has maturity and leadership,” the coach stated.
Marco Silva also highlighted that Circati's adaptation to a new country, culture, and the size of Benfica will be crucial. The coach believes that the defender's experience at the World Cup will be an asset for his quick adaptation to the team's dynamics. “He has the characteristics we were looking for,” he reinforced.
Once the transfer is officially confirmed, Silva believes that Circati will significantly contribute to the squad, increasing the depth and strength of the team. This signing, recruited from Parma for 18 million euros, plus a possible additional payment of two million euros depending on the fulfillment of certain objectives, represents a clear commitment by Benfica to strengthen their defense.
Circati, who has already had a brief interaction with Marco Silva upon his arrival, also knows Tomás Araújo and Clément Lenglet, with whom he will compete for a starting position in the defensive line. The expectations surrounding the young Australian are high, and fans are eagerly awaiting the official confirmation of his integration into the squad.
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