Exclusive Glorioso 1904 - Manu Silva dealt bad news at Benfica | OneFootball

Benfica is considering the possibility of loaning out Manu Silva next season, Glorioso1904 has learned. The club’s management believes that the midfielder needs to get regular playing time, something that hasn’t happened since he returned from injury, and considers that a loan move could be the most appropriate step.

The injury suffered last season ended up halting the development of the 24-year-old footballer, who lost both rhythm and space at a crucial stage of his progression. His return to competition has been gradual, but the strong competition in midfield has made it difficult for him to get playing time.

As our newspaper previously reported exclusively, Enzo Barrenechea is set to stay permanently (Read HERE), which further reduces Manu Silva’s chances of being among the first-choice options. In addition to the Argentine, the coach already has Fredrik Aursnes, Richard Ríos, and Leandro Barreiro at his disposal.

Given this scenario, the club’s management believes that a temporary move could allow the player to compete in a different context and regain the intensity and rhythm he lost due to his physical problem. The final decision is expected to be made in the coming weeks, in coordination with the player and the coaching staff.

In the current 2025/26 sports season, Manu Silva – valued at 10 million euros – has played nine matches for Benfica: six in Liga Portugal Betclic, one in the Champions League, one in the Portuguese Cup, and one in the League Cup. The midfielder has been on the pitch for 242 minutes.

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