Bombshell! Fabrizio Romano: Mendes lines up António Silva exit | OneFootball

António Silva’s future is moving further and further away from Benfica. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the process is practically sealed, and only the final details remain before the Portuguese international begins a new stage of his career.

According to the transfer market specialist, the centre-back will not renew his contract with Benfica and is ready to join Bournemouth. The English club reached an agreement with the player and with agent Jorge Mendes last week, leaving the deal at a very advanced stage.

Fabrizio Romano also assures that the transfer is only “a matter of time”, adding that the Eagles are expected to authorize the defender’s departure in the coming days. In this way, the Club of Light is preparing to complete one of the most high-profile deals of this summer transfer window.

If the transfer is confirmed, António Silva will bring to an end a relationship of several years with Benfica, the club where he completed his entire development and established himself as one of the leading figures in the first team. The 22-year-old player is still set to play against St. Gallen.

the structure led by Rui Costa remains attentive to the market in order to strengthen the heart of the defense. The signing of a centre-back is seen as a priority to offer more options to Marco Silva.

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