Exclusive Glorioso 1904 – Benfica make key decision on António Silva | OneFootball

António Silva may leave Benfica in the winter transfer window. As our newspaper reveals in this Glorioso 1904 Exclusive, the structure led by Rui Costa will not stand in the defender’s way if a financially advantageous offer arrives in the coming days.

30 million euros may be enough to convince Benfica

This scenario is gaining traction due to the deadlock in contract renewal talks. The current contract only expires in June 2027, but negotiations with Jorge Mendes have been complex and difficult. The lack of an agreement is accelerating the desire to secure a significant financial gain in the short term.

Several clubs from Europe’s top five leagues are closely monitoring the situation. The Benfica board has already set the acceptable price range to release the Seixal academy product. An amount between 30 and 40 million euros will be enough to close this deal and seal the transfer.

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José Mourinho has consistently relied on the partnership of Nicolás Otamendi and Tomás Araújo, leaving less room for the young player, who has lost his undisputed starter status.

This season, wearing the Benfica shirt, António Silva – valued at 30 million euros – has played 25 matches: 11 in Liga Portugal Betclic, nine in the Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup, one in the Super Cup, and one in the League Cup. In the 2,023 minutes he spent on the pitch, the defender has performed well.

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