# Young players transfer to Portuguese clubs

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/young-players-transfer-to-portuguese-clubs
> Updated: 2026-08-04T16:42:29.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2.

In July 2026, Croatian forward Lovro Zvonarek left Bayern Munich to join Estrela da Amadora on a three‑year deal, seeking regular first‑team action in Portugal’s Primeira Liga. His move highlighted the Portuguese league’s reputation for developing young talent and attracted interest from German investors linked to the club.

A few weeks later, in August 2026, Bosnian midfielder Andro Babić transferred from FK Velež Mostar to Academico Viseu, while Velež simultaneously signed defender Benjamin Zulović. Babić’s departure continued the pattern of Balkan players moving to Portuguese sides, underscoring Portugal’s growing role as a destination for emerging talent from the region.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-04: FK Velež Mostar announces new signing Benjamin Zulović and Andro Babić's move to Portugal

FK Velež Mostar sees midfielder Andro Babić transfer to Academico Viseu and signs defender Benjamin Zulović from PSG’s youth ranks.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zbilji-claims-vojvodina-financially-ahead-of-partizan-targets-title

### 2026-07-17: Lovro Zvonarek signs for Portuguese club Estrela da Amadora

Croatian striker Lovro Zvonarek leaves Bayern to join Portuguese Primeira Liga club Estrela da Amadora on a three‑year deal, amid German investors' planned takeover.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lovro-zvonarek-signs-for-portuguese-club-estrela-da-amadora

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