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Juventus remain in pursuit of António Silva. Based on what has been reported in the press, the 22-year-old footballer has once again come onto the radar of the Turin giants, after a failed move in the 2025 winter transfer window. At this moment, the bianconeri want to take advantage of the player's contract situation at Benfica.

With the new season on the horizon, António Silva remains on Juventus' list of potential reinforcements, at a time when his future at Benfica is not guaranteed. In that sense, the Turin club could benefit from the fact that the defender is only under contract until 2027, while also showing reluctance to renew with the Eagles.

However, as newspaper A Bola stresses, Benfica may have one factor in their favour: the departure of Nicolás Otamendi could motivate the defender to reassert himself at the Lisbon club. Nevertheless, the same sources state that the centre-back is unhappy with the way the process has been handled.

As was reported relatively recently, Benfica are set to present António Silva with a new contract offer and already know that money alone will not be enough to convince the player to extend his deal. Several sources state that the Lisbon club are willing to give the captain's armband to the 22-year-old footballer.

In the 2025/26 season, playing for Benfica, António Silva – valued at €28 million – scored one goal and provided one assist in the 3,118 minutes he spent on the pitch.

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