Juventus bid 30m for Benfica star, but Eagles turned it down | OneFootball

António Silva is included on the list of players Benfica could transfer in the next summer window. The board of the Lisbon club lowered its financial demands for the centre-back, after having rejected a proposal from Juventus in January 2025. The offer was a five-million-euro loan, with a purchase option set at 30 million.

The Eagles' officials now acknowledge that they are unlikely to receive a similar amount for the Portugal international and, for that reason, decided to lower the asking price, according to the newspaper 'Record'. The 22-year-old centre-back has been part of the first team since 2022 and plays an important role, also being included among the team's captains.

The board led by Rui Costa has already presented the player with a contract renewal offer, but negotiations have not been simple. Even so, his stay has not been ruled out, although it depends on Benfica's ability to meet the young defender's contractual demands.

In addition to António Silva, Benfica could also lose Nicolás Otamendi during the summer transfer market, since the captain's contract with the club is coming to an end. The departure of both would represent a major challenge for the team's defensive structure and would require reinforcements up to the task.

This season, wearing the Benfica shirt, António Silva – valued at 28 million euros – has played in 35 matches, totaling 2,655 minutes: 19 in the Liga Portugal Betclic, 10 in the Champions League, four in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup and another in the Super Cup. The centre-back has one goal to his name.

Surreal card shown to A. Silva:

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