Benfica have paid €6million for the midfielder and the player has signed a six-year contract with the club.
Cesar said: “I’m very happy to get to a great club like Benfica. It’s the first time I’ve been to Europe. The stadium is beautiful, very different from the stadiums in Brazil. I hope to give lots of moments of joy to the Benfica fans.
“I want to show my value. I’m going to try to give my best to help Benfica win trophies. I’m very confident and I believe it will work out.”
Cesar will join Benfica when the European summer transfer window opens this summer.
“There were other clubs interested, but Liedson spoke very well of Portugal and Lisbon. He said they are welcoming people and I would be very well received. I’ll also have the support of the Brazilians here. Luisao has a lot history at Benfica and in the Brazilian Selecao and he will help me a lot,” he said.
