António Silva's future hinges on talks with key Benfica figure | OneFootball

António Silva’s future at Benfica is still undecided and depends on a conversation with Marco Silva during pre-season. The centre-back wants to understand what his role will be under the new coaching staff before making a decision about the next steps in his career.

Although he already has a contract renewal offer from the Eagles, a situation confirmed by Rui Costa, the Portugal international would rather wait for the start of pre-season and talks with the new manager. The aim is to understand the place he will have in the sporting project for next season.

If he concludes that he will not be a regular option in the starting eleven, António Silva could prioritise a transfer and look for a new challenge. On the other hand, if Marco Silva shows confidence in his abilities and sees him as an important part of the team.

At the moment, the player is on holiday and is preparing to return to Seixal for the start of pre-season, scheduled for 25 June. Benfica’s defence is expected to undergo several changes during the summer transfer window, with arrivals and departures anticipated, which could also influence the young centre-back’s future.

In the 2025/26 season, playing for Benfica, António Silva – valued at €25 million – made 41 official appearances: 25 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 10 in the Champions League, four in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup and one in the Super Cup. In the 3,118 minutes he spent on the pitch, the defender scored one goal and provided one assist.

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