Benfica transfer window shut, Rui Costa decides on key Bruno Lage man | OneFootball

After the close of the summer transfer market, everything indicates that António Silva, currently serving the National Team, will be honored with a contract review at Benfica. According to reports, the renewal is in Rui Costa's plans; however, the process is not yet underway.

The newspaper Record writes, on the morning of this Saturday, September 6th, that the center-back of the "encarnados" will be subject to a review of his contract - which expires in 2027 - due to the important role he has played in this season's start, historically speaking, for the "encarnados" led by Bruno Lage.

After a transfer window where his departure was on the table, with Juventus leading the race to sign him, Rui Costa managed to retain the young center-back, who has been pairing with the veteran Nicolás Otamendi, who recently announced his farewell to the Argentine national team. The same source indicates that António Silva's salary will also be revised, something that hasn't happened since 2022 and perhaps does not correspond to the current prominent role of the number 4 of the "águias".

The fact that António Silva is currently the only Benfica player called up to Portugal's squads also weighs in the decision of the current President of the "encarnados". Moreover, Rui Costa wants to secure the center-back, as he plans for the future to see him pairing in Benfica's defense with Tomás Araújo, another highly regarded name at the Clube da Luz.

This season, wearing Benfica's jersey, António Silva – valued at 32 million euros – has played 7 matches: four in the Champions League, two in the Liga Portugal Betclic, and one in the Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup. In the 552 minutes he was Bruno Lage's choice, the center-back performed at a high level.

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