Benfica expect bigger windfall from António Silva exit | OneFootball

António Silva’s move to Bournemouth continues to raise expectations at Benfica. Although the Eagles have already secured significant revenue from the transfer of the Portuguese international, the SAD led by Rui Costa believes the deal could still generate a much higher financial return in the coming years.

The agreement reached between Benfica and Bournemouth provides for an initial fee of €25 million, with a further €5 million possible in bonuses. The variables included in the contract are considered realistic and depend on objectives linked to the player’s performance and the sporting results of the English club.

These targets include the number of matches the player starts, the years he remains at Bournemouth, and the English team’s qualification for European competitions, a scenario seen as entirely achievable given the club’s growth in the Premier League.

Last season, the Cherries finished the league in sixth place, securing a spot in the Europa League and coming very close to achieving a historic qualification for the Champions League. That performance strengthens the Eagles’ confidence that the agreed targets can be met without major difficulties.

In this way, the transfer of António Silva could turn into an even more profitable deal for Benfica. If the targets are met, Rui Costa will see the additional €5 million предусмотрены in the contract enter the club’s coffers, significantly increasing the financial return from one of the biggest sales of the summer transfer window.

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