Marco Rose confirms Benfica star wants out of the Luz: very close | OneFootball

Marco Rose, Bournemouth’s manager, broke his silence and confirmed the club’s interest in signing António Silva, admitting that talks are underway between Benfica and the “Cherries”. The statement came after Bournemouth’s 4-1 win over German side St. Pauli in a pre-season friendly.

"I don’t think it’s a secret that we want this player. We are in negotiations and the player is very close. It’s not for me to say any more. We want this player, he wants to join us and the clubs are talking. We’re waiting for him", he said in comments to BBC Sport.

The 22-year-old centre-back is expected to sign a five-year contract with Bournemouth, tying him to the Premier League club until June 2031. The Portugal international is therefore preparing for the first spell of his career outside Portugal.

Developed at Seixal, António Silva was about to begin his fifth season with Benfica’s first team and captained the side in the opening matches of the new campaign. The departure marks the end of a journey spanning several years in the service of the Eagles, where he established himself as one of the squad’s leading figures.

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