Tyronne Ebuehi has linked up with Serie A newcomers Venezia on a one-year loan deal from Benfica.
Venezia have the option to buy Ebuehi if they remain in Serie A for the 2022-23 campaign.
Venezia earned promotion from Serie B via the play-offs, stepping up along with Empoli and Salernitana
He is the third major signing of Venezia’s summer after LASK left-back David Schnegg and Maccabi Tel Aviv midfielder Dor Peretz.
“Venezia FC is pleased to announce that the signing of Nigerian international right-back Tyronne Ebuehi, 25, on loan from Benfica, “reads a statement on the club website.
The 25-year-old spent last season on loan at Dutch club FC Twente, starting 33 of 34 matches during the campaign.