How much Benfica could really pocket from António Silva's transfer | OneFootball

António Silva has already said goodbye to Benfica and is on his way to England to join Bournemouth. The Portugal international, developed at Seixal, leaves the Club of Light after more than a decade linked to the Reds, in a transfer that will allow the SAD led by Rui Costa to bring in a fee that could reach 30 million euros.

The deal is sealed for a fixed 25 million euros, to which another five million may be added subject to performance-related objectives being met. The paperwork was completed over the weekend and, after fulfilling his final commitment in the Eagles’ service against St. Gallen, the centre-back travelled to England on Friday morning, where he will make the move official.

Despite his departure, António Silva made a point of fulfilling his responsibilities to the Benfica until the very end. The number 4 shirt still featured in the Europa League match and, at the end of the game, was involved in an emotional moment as he said goodbye to the fans and his teammates.

Marco Silva confirmed after the match that the defender’s decision had already been made some time ago. The coach revealed that, shortly after his arrival at Benfica, he understood that the Portugal international wanted to take on a new challenge, regardless of which club emerged as his destination.

António Silva thus brings to an end an 11-year spell with the eagle on his chest. After making his first-team debut in the 2022/23 season, the centre-back made 183 official appearances for Benfica, becoming one of the main figures to come through the club’s academy. Before leaving the dressing room for the last time, the Portugal international said a few words to the group, bidding farewell to his teammates and expressing confidence in Marco Silva’s work and in Benfica’s ambitions for the season that has just begun.

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