European Football · Sunday, August 23, 2026
Circati joins Benfica: Australia shines in Europe
Australian defender Alessandro Circati signs with Benfica for 20 million euros, confirming the growing appeal of the Socceroos to European clubs.
By Editorial team
Alessandro Circati leaves Parma to join Benfica in a transfer valued at 20 million euros. The Australian defender becomes the tenth Socceroos player to complete a major departure since the 2022 World Cup. After Lucas Herrington to Hull City and Nestory Irankunda to Sporting, Australia confirms its growing presence in Europe's top leagues ahead of the 2026 World Cup.