Marco Silva has too many options and Benfica weigh up sale | OneFootball

Benfica are preparing for the new season with several decisions still to be made regarding the right side of the defense. At the moment, Marco Silva has three options for the position: Amar Dedic, Alexander Bah and youngster Daniel Banjaqui, who already has a guaranteed place in the first-team squad for 2026/27.

Banjaqui’s promotion, the Under-17 world champion with Portugal, opens up new scenarios for managing the position. According to recent information, the Eagles’ hierarchy are willing to negotiate one of the more experienced options in the role if an offer deemed attractive comes in.

Amar Dedic remains one of the squad’s most highly valued assets. Signed from Salzburg last summer for around €10 million, the Bosnia international quickly established himself as a starter and enjoyed a high-level season. His performances have attracted the attention of several European clubs, with particular interest coming from the Bundesliga.

His participation in the World Cup could further increase the full-back’s value. Dedic started and played the full 90 minutes in the match against Canada, in the opening round of the competition’s group stage.

Alexander Bah, meanwhile, is in a different situation. The Denmark international only returned to action in February, more than a year after suffering a serious injury to his left knee. Signed in 2024 for around €9 million, Bah is under contract with Benfica until June 2029. Even so, within the Eagles’ structure, a possible departure for the Dane is seen as a more plausible scenario than Dedic’s transfer.

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