The father of Fiorentina striker Arthur Cabral has declared he's joining Benfica.

Cabral is moving to Benfica for a fee of €20m plus €5m in bonuses.

“He is very happy, Benfica are a team who will challenge for the title, so he has a great opportunity to become champion of Portugal," Cabral's father Helio told Antena 1.

“It is a great team, I am very proud. I hope he will do well and be the hitman he always has been. Arthur told me the news yesterday, he had already agreed everything with Benfica and today the transfer was confirmed.

“We must thank Fiorentina for everything. This is football, one day you are here, the next you are somewhere else. We are cheering them on to have a great season.

“Arthur will give his all and help Benfica in any way possible with determination and effort. He will honour the shirt."