Trabzonspor signs Sidny Cabral from Benfica

Trabzonspor finalized the signing of 23‑year‑old right‑back Sidny Lopes Cabral from Portuguese club Benfica. After passing a medical in Istanbul, Cabral signed a multi‑year contract—reported as five years—with the Turkish side, receiving a guaranteed €1.3 million salary per season. The transfer fee of €7 million will be paid to Benfica in three installments, with additional bonuses and a 20 % sell‑on clause. The move strengthens Trabzonspor’s defensive options; Cabral is noted for his ability to contribute offensively, having recorded 1 goal and 3 assists in 12 appearances for Benfica. He will also reunite with national teammate Wagner Pina at the club. The signing was announced by club president Ertuğrul Doğan and is part of the team’s pre‑season squad reinforcement ahead of the new Süper Lig campaign.