Market: two Russian clubs enquire about centre-back | OneFootball

Felipe Silva, who has been involved with FC Porto B’s work and stood out over the last two seasons, continues to attract interest in the market. Recently, two Russian clubs made contact with a view to a possible move for the centre-back.

According to A BOLA, Rubin Kazan and Baltika, both competing in Russia’s top division, sought information about the situation of the 24-year-old player. However, the initial approaches are said to have fallen short of the expectations of Porto’s SAD, which wants to receive €3 million for the player.

The possibility of negotiating that amount has not been completely ruled out, not least because FC Porto has used, in other deals, models involving bonuses and percentages of economic rights. Even so, the Dragons are not willing to let Felipe Silva leave under terms they consider unsuitable.

Over two seasons, the Brazilian defender established himself in the blue-and-whites’ reserve team, recording 63 appearances and four goals. The player was signed permanently from Gil Vicente in the summer of 2025 for €500,000, with a further €200,000 possible in bonuses. FC Porto holds 75 percent of the player’s economic rights.

Felipe Silva also remains on the radar of some Brazilian clubs. São Paulo had even moved into pole position to sign the centre-back, but the recent transfer ban imposed by FIFA on the tricolors made the deal much more difficult. At this stage, those involved are already said to be assessing other alternatives.

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