Álvaro Magalhães shows Benfica player the door: if he won't stay, go | OneFootball

Álvaro Magalhães believes that Benfica will not be weakened if António Silva leaves the Luz this summer transfer window. The former Eagles defender even argued that, if the Portuguese international wants to leave, the transfer should go ahead.

In an interview with Desporto ao Minuto, the Benfica legend addressed the possible departure of the 22-year-old centre-back, while also urging fans to support Marco Silva at the start of the new season. Asked about António Silva’s future, Álvaro Magalhães was unequivocal and assured that Benfica is above any player.

"Honestly, I don’t think Benfica would lose out with the departure of António Silva. If António Silva wants to leave, then let him go. Benfica are a very big club, António Silva is not going to change that. Benfica should not be worried about whether a player wants to leave or not," he said.

Even so, the former Portugal international believes the Benfica board should strengthen the heart of the defence, regardless of whether the number 4 stays in Marco Silva’s squad or not, even after securing the arrival of Clement Lenglet.

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