TransferFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 19 Aug 2026
Circati completes Benfica move from Parma
Australia international Alessandro Circati has officially joined Benfica, ending his Parma stint.
A. Circati
player
Player
Alessandro Circati
Position
Defender
From
Parma
To
Benfica
Fee
€18m plus €2m add-ons
What happened. Parma sold Australia international Alessandro Circati to Benfica for a reported €18m plus €2m in add-ons. The 22-year-old signed a contract until June 2031 after passing medical tests.
- Circati had no fitness issues and flew to Portugal for medicals.
- He made 96 appearances for Parma, scoring twice and assisting three.
- Born in Italy, he represents Australia with 17 caps and one goal.
Circati joins Benfica after participating in the 2026 World Cup with Australia.
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