Benfica, take note! Fresh update on António Silva's new deal | OneFootball

Benfica are still considering finalizing António Silva’s contract renewal. According to what has been learned, José Mourinho wants to keep working with the 22-year-old centre-back, who is about to enter the final year of his contract with the Eagles. In addition, Rui Costa is said to be willing to grant the Special One’s request.

According to Record, the Reds’ president is still studying the possibility of presenting a new offer to the Benfica player. The same source goes further and guarantees that the proposal should only come at the end of the season, after the end of their sporting commitments.

with the Benfica coach admitting during the pre-match press conference that he intends to keep counting on the No. 4 next season. For that to happen, António Silva needs to be convinced.

However, it is worth remembering that the matter has been dragging on for several months, without any conclusion being reached. On the other hand, Benfica’s board, led by Rui Costa, want to keep the defender at the Luz. If they fail to secure a renewal, the Eagles are considering selling the player so they can bring in some money.

This season, for Benfica, António Silva — valued at €28 million — has already made a total of 36 official appearances: 20 in the Liga Portugal Betclic, 10 in the Champions League, four in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup and one in the Super Cup. In the 2,745 minutes he has been on the pitch, the defender has scored one goal.

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