António Silva ‘to join’ Bournemouth as Benfica exit nears | OneFootball

According to Fabrizio Romano, António Silva is closing in on a move from Benfica to Bournemouth, with only final details outstanding. The Portugal international will not renew his contract and is ready for a new chapter.

The English club reached agreement last week with the 22-year-old and his representative Jorge Mendes, leaving talks at an advanced stage.

The transfer is regarded as only a matter of time, with Benfica expected to authorise the defender’s exit in the coming days. The deal would rank among this summer’s most high-profile moves.

If completed, Silva would end a long association with Benfica, where he came through the academy and established himself in the first team. He is still due to face St. Gallen.

With his departure close, Rui Costa’s hierarchy remain active in the market for defensive reinforcements, with a centre-back viewed as a priority to give Marco Silva more options.

Source: Glorioso 1904