António Silva’s exit blocked by Benfica’s big name | OneFootball

Chelsea is interested in securing the signing of António Silva in the winter market. However, José Mourinho, the new coach of Benfica, has vetoed the departure of the Portuguese international center-back as he believes in the young player's potential.

According to information advanced by TEAMtalk, Mourinho's arrival at Luz halts Chelsea's plans for the winter window. The Special One does not want António Silva to leave the eagles' squad, much less in the middle of the sports season.

Mourinho's idea aligns with what Benfica's board wants. As previously reported, Rui Costa aims to renew the contract with the 'number 4', despite the season not going well for the Portuguese defender.

The player's current contract ends in 2027 and Benfica's officials intend to extend the bond with the young player formed in Seixal, believing that he will still bring a lot of joy to the fans and preventing an early departure to a European shark.

In the current season, wearing the Benfica jersey, António Silva - valued at 32 million euros - played nine matches: five in the Champions League, three in the Liga Portugal Betclic and one in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. In the 732 minutes he was an option, the center-back performed at a high level.

See some of António Silva's best plays:

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