António Silva sent stern warning at Benfica: needs to look at himself | OneFootball

António Silva’s contract renewal with Benfica remains shrouded in uncertainty. The Eagles’ SAD has already submitted a proposal to the centre-back to extend his deal, but so far the parties have yet to reach an agreement.

In the meantime, reports emerged pointing to possible interest from Milan in signing the Portuguese international. However, according to the latest information, Ruben Amorim does not see the defender’s arrival as a priority to strengthen the squad.

In this context, Paulo Alemão believes that António Silva would benefit more from staying at the Luz than Benfica would from keeping the player: "I believe that right now António Silva needs Benfica more than Benfica needs António Silva. I think António Silva has to take a hard look at himself and understand who gave him everything, who put him on the football map at the highest level, and I think he has to be fair, because he had opportunities", he said.

In the goalkeeping coach’s view, Benfica backed António Silva heavily from an early stage, even making decisions that helped the young centre-back establish himself at the expense of Tomás Araújo: "He had every opportunity, and Tomás Araújo, who in my opinion is superior to António Silva in many ways, was played on the right flank and sent out on loan so that António Silva could keep playing and showcase himself.", he argued.

Paulo Alemão also argues that the deadlock in the renewal talks should lead the defender to show greater gratitude toward the club that developed him: "And with this whole non-renewal issue, I think António Silva has to understand that, if he shows so much pride in Benfica and the sacred shirt, then he also has to give up some things, but I think he has to be grateful to Benfica", he concluded.

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