Benfica take fresh step to block António Silva exit with big offer | OneFootball

António Silva’s future remains one of Benfica’s main priorities in this summer transfer window. The Portuguese international is attracting interest from several European clubs and has been linked with AC Milan, managed by Ruben Amorim.

Even so, according to journalist Nicolò Schira, Benfica has taken a new step in the negotiations and offered the centre-back a contract extension until 2031. According to the same source, the new offer includes a significant salary increase, in an attempt to convince the 22-year-old player to extend his stay at the club and continue to be part of the project led by Marco Silva.

António Silva’s renewal is seen as a priority by the new coach, who considers the Portuguese international an important piece for next season, even after the arrival of Clément Lenglet to strengthen the heart of the defence.

At present, the centre-back is under contract with Benfica until June 2027 and is protected by a €100 million release clause. Despite the ongoing talks between the two parties, no final agreement has yet been reached.

Recently, António Silva himself confirmed that he still has not made a decision regarding the renewal of his deal with the Eagles: "Will I renew with Benfica? I don’t know, I still don’t know. There is an offer from the club that was presented to me in the final week of the season, before the match against Estoril," he said in an interview with the JOliveira10 channel.

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