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Sidny Lopes Cabral Transfers from Benfica to Trabzonspor
6/5/2026, 1:35:44 AM
Transfer Details and Contract Terms
Benfica and Trabzonspor have completed the definitive transfer of 23-year-old Cape Verde international Sidny Lopes Cabral. The deal includes a contract reported as either four or five years, with a guaranteed salary of €1.3 million per season. Trabzonspor will pay Benfica €7 million in three installments and will remit 20 % of any future profit from a subsequent sale. A management service fee equal to 5 % of Cabral’s gross salary is also stipulated.
Background and Recent Performance
Cabral arrived at Benfica in January 2026 from Estrela da Amadora for roughly €6 million. He found limited playing time, and sources differ on his season output: one records 12 official matches with 1 goal and 3 assists, another cites 28 matches across all competitions with 6 goals and 5 assists. Estrela da Amadora retained a 10 % economic stake, projected to yield close to €1 million based on the €7-10 million transfer range.
Official Statements from Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor disclosed the signing through a statement to the Public Disclosure Platform, confirming the completion of negotiations with Benfica and detailing the financial structure. The club noted that the acquisition follows technical director Fatih Tekke’s strategic list for the upcoming season and reflects a proactive policy after a successful domestic campaign.
Conflicting Reports and Gaps
The sources present several contradictions: contract length is cited as four years in one report and five years in another; Cabral’s position is described as a winger in one account and a defender in another; season statistics vary between 12 matches with 1 goal/3 assists and 28 matches with 6 goals/5 assists; and salary is presented as a total €1.3 million contract versus €1.3 million per season. These inconsistencies remain unresolved.
Verbatim Quotes
- “In the statement made by the club, "An agreement has been reached with Benfica Club regarding the definitive transfer of professional football player Sidny Lopes Cabral to our Club.” — Trabzonspor, Public Disclosure Platform statement
- “-EUR will be paid to Benfica Club in 3 (Three) installments as contract termination fee.” — Trabzonspor, Official Statement
- “CABRAL OFFICIALLY AT TRABZONSPOR In the statement made by the claret-blue team, "A 5-year agreement has been reached with professional footballer Sidny Lopes Cabral.” — Trabzonspor, Transfer Announcement
- “Sidny Lopes Cabral is set to leave Benfica for Trabzonspor, with travel planned on Wednesday to Türkiye for medical tests and a four-year contract, Record writes.” — Record, OneFootball report
What’s Next
Cabral is scheduled to travel to Turkey for a medical examination before finalising his registration with Trabzonspor. He is also expected to depart the Cape Verde national team camp to complete the transfer, after which he will join the squad for upcoming fixtures in the United States.
