Transfer market: two Russian clubs enquire about centre-back | OneFootball

Felipe Silva, who has been involved with FC Porto’s B team and stood out over the past two seasons, continues to attract interest in the transfer market. Recently, two Russian clubs made contact with a view to a possible move for the centre-back.

According to information gathered by A BOLA, Rubin Kazan and Baltika, both competing in the Russian top flight, asked for details about the 24-year-old player’s situation. However, the initial approaches are said to have fallen short of FC Porto’s board’s expectations, as they want to receive €3 million for the player.

The possibility of negotiating that amount has not been completely ruled out, especially since FC Porto have used, in other deals, models involving bonuses and percentages of economic rights. Even so, the Dragons are not willing to let Felipe Silva leave under terms they consider unsuitable.

Over the course of two seasons, the Brazilian defender established himself in the blue-and-whites’ reserve team, making 63 appearances and scoring four goals. The player was signed on a permanent deal from Gil Vicente in the summer of 2025 for €500,000, with a further €200,000 possible in bonuses. FC Porto hold 75 percent of the player’s economic rights.

Felipe Silva is also being tracked by several Brazilian clubs. São Paulo had emerged as the frontrunner to sign the centre-back, but the recent transfer ban imposed by FIFA on the tricolors has made the deal much more difficult. At this stage, those involved are already assessing other alternatives.

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