Real Madrid pull out of move for Benfica footballer | OneFootball

Real Madrid is still looking for reinforcements in the market, but has decided to give up on signing António Silva, the Benfica center-back who was on their list of targets. Initially, the young Portuguese player had been considered as an option to strengthen the Merengues' defense, but that possibility has now been ruled out.

According to Fichajes, the defender is no longer on the Spanish giant’s list, noting that a few weeks ago, the player’s name was re-evaluated by the sporting directors of the club from the neighboring country’s capital. After several years of being observed, recent assessments have led Madrid to discard the athlete.

António Silva’s contract renewal with Benfica is on hold. The Luz club has not yet made any proposal to the footballer, even though Rui Costa, on October 23, stated that the matter was already being handled. The Portuguese international currently has a contract until the summer of 2027.

The 22-year-old has been part of the Eagles’ main squad since the 2022/23 season. Once an undisputed starter, the footballer has lost some prominence in recent months in the Benfica squad, both under Bruno Lage and José Mourinho.

This season, playing for Benfica, António Silva – valued at 30 million euros – has already played a total of 30 official matches: 14 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 2,296 minutes on the pitch, he is still looking for his first goal or assist.

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