Contract talks return and Benfica have an ace to sway António Silva | OneFootball

Benfica are determined to return to the negotiating table with António Silva. At a time when the footballer is one year away from the end of his contract, the Eagles are looking to convince the player to extend his deal. With that in mind, certain rumours suggest that the red structure, led by Rui Costa, has a trump card to persuade the defender to stay at the Luz.

According to Record newspaper, the Eagles’ president has already sent the latest renewal proposal to António Silva, with the player now considering it together with his representatives. According to the same source, Benfica are willing to hand the captain’s armband to the Portuguese international.

However, as the sports daily explains, the final word will be António Silva’s, with the number 4 deciding whether to accept Benfica’s renewal offer or choose to listen to proposals from abroad. It is no secret that the Portuguese international came very close to joining Juventus and Newcastle.

The fact that he lost his status as an undisputed starter last season has led António Silva to look elsewhere. However, with Nicolás Otamendi’s departure confirmed and José Mourinho’s still pending, Benfica intend to rely on the partnership between the number 4 and Tomás Araújo, and the captain’s armband could make the difference for the 22-year-old defender.

In the 2025/26 season, playing for Benfica, António Silva - valued at 28 million euros - made 41 official appearances: 25 in 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 3,118 minutes he was on the pitch, the defender scored one goal and provided one assist.

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