Glorioso 1904 exclusive - António Silva has decided on Benfica deal | OneFootball

António Silva is prepared to accept the offer presented by Rui Costa, Glorioso 1904 has learned. Despite the growing interest from abroad that the centre-back has been attracting in the European market, the player will extend his contract with the Eagles.

According to what our newspaper has found out, the Reds’ board is aware that the centre-back’s file is one of the most sensitive in the squad. The club intends to strengthen the heart of the defence, but has assured the player that he will be an important part of the immediate future.

At the moment, the player is on holiday and is preparing to return to Seixal at the start of pre-season, scheduled for 25 June. The defence is expected to undergo several changes during the summer transfer window, with arrivals and departures planned, but Marco Silva will not part ways with the Portugal international.

On the sporting front, the player went through a season with less playing time. That context, combined with his absence from the squad for the World Cup, was a hard blow for the player. Even so, the official announcement of the renewal — which is currently valid until 2027 — will take place in the coming weeks.

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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