Jorge Mendes keen for Benfica player to join Juventus | OneFootball

António Silva’s future is once again shrouded in speculation on the international market, with the Benfica centre-back once again being linked with a possible departure next summer, at a time when his name has returned to the radar of top clubs.

According to the Italian press, the centre-back’s agent, Jorge Mendes, is preparing to put the player back into Juventus’ orbit, a club that had already tried to sign him in January 2025 and could now reopen the file.

The same report states that the youngster’s name could be used in the context of other ongoing negotiations involving the “Old Lady”, namely in talks related to Bernardo Silva, in a scenario that could revive old interest.

Benfica are still trying to renew the defender’s contract. José Mourinho wants to continue working with the 22-year-old centre-back, who is about to enter the final year of his deal with the Eagles. In addition, Rui Costa is said to be willing to grant the Special One’s request (Find out more HERE).

This season, in the service of Benfica, António Silva - valued at €28 million - has already made 38 appearances: 22 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 2,848 minutes he has been on the pitch, the defender has scored one goal.

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