U-turn! Porto beat Benfica to Brazilian international | OneFootball

Thiago Silva will be Porto’s reinforcement in the January transfer window. According to reports, the Brazilian international will sign a contract with the Dragons, who have thus won the race against Benfica for the signing of the former player of clubs such as Chelsea and PSG.

In a statement issued by the Invicta club, presided over by André Villas-Boas, the arrival of the 41-year-old defender is confirmed, having signed a contract valid until the end of the current season, with an option for one more year. Additionally, Thiago Silva will wear the number 3 shirt, previously worn by Pepe.

In the same statement, Porto explains that negotiations took place directly with the Brazilian centre-back and his agent, with no need for intermediaries, which means the blue and white club will not have to pay any commissions.

With Thiago Silva’s signing confirmed by Porto, Benfica, led by Rui Costa, is now forced to explore other options on the table. Regarding the centre-back position, the Club of Light has also identified Álvaro Cortés, a Barcelona U-20 international.

Thiago Silva — currently valued at 600 thousand euros — is considered one of the biggest names in Brazilian football. In the 2025 season, wearing the Fluminense shirt, the defender, who is finishing his contract with the Rio de Janeiro club, scored four goals and provided one assist in 46 official matches.

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