António Silva forces Benfica to splash the cash | OneFootball

António Silva’s contract renewal will force Benfica to loosen the purse strings. The center-back’s contract with the Eagles expires in June 2027, which means there’s a year and a half left, and as of today, there are two scenarios on the table: extending the contract or a sale in the January transfer window.

Benfica’s priority is to renew António Silva’s contract, but the center-back’s demands could complicate the process. At 22 years old, the Portuguese international is looking to be financially rewarded. It’s important to remember that his last contract extension was in 2022, meaning the youngster is one of the lowest-paid players at Benfica given his importance to the team.

On top of all this, António Silva, represented by Jorge Mendes, has attracted interest from several clubs, such as Juventus and Newcastle. If it’s not possible to renew his contract, Benfica is willing to negotiate the player’s transfer for well below his release clause, as revealed in an exclusive by Glorioso 1904.

In recent days, António Silva has made headlines for his statements after the Benfica – Casa Pia match, risking a heavy punishment: “The blame for our draw is ours. We should have done more, but this weekend made it clear what’s happening in our football. The protocol says that if it’s a rebound, it’s not a penalty.”

This season, wearing the Benfica shirt, António Silva – valued at 32 million euros – has played 18 matches: eight in Liga Portugal Betclic, seven in the Champions League, one in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup, and another in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. In total, the center-back has accumulated 1,525 minutes.

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