António Silva gives Benfica a headache, and it's not a physical issue | OneFootball

The situation regarding António Silva continues without major developments at Benfica. This information was reported on Wednesday by Ekrem Konur, highlighting an uncertain scenario that is sure to keep fans on alert. The center-back, who came up through the Seixal academy, is one of the club’s most valuable assets, but his future at the club seems far from guaranteed.

“Benfica is in negotiations to renew the contract of the 22-year-old Portuguese defender, António Silva. The current deal runs until 2027. So far, there have been no significant advances in the negotiations,” wrote Ekrem Konur, outlining the situation of the Benfica center-back.

As Glorioso 1904 exclusively reported at the end of December, given the difficulty in reaching a renewal, Rui Costa is now open to negotiating the player’s transfer in the winter market. The Eagles are reportedly asking for around 30 million euros to release the defender, a figure that reflects the urgency to resolve a situation that has been dragging on behind the scenes.

Benfica now admits sale for 30 million

In this context, the appearance of several center-backs being linked to Benfica may not be a coincidence. The latest name mentioned was Nahuel Herrera, indicating that the club’s management is already carefully preparing for a future without the Portuguese international. The transfer market could bring news at any moment regarding the departure of one of the squad’s key figures.

This season, wearing the Benfica shirt, António Silva – valued at 30 million euros – has played in 25 matches, totaling 2,023 minutes on the pitch: 11 in Liga Portugal Betclic, nine in the Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup, and another in the Super Cup.

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