Amid talks with Benfica, António Silva shares cryptic message | OneFootball

António Silva is using the holiday period to prepare for next season and left a message that did not go unnoticed by Benfica fans. The centre-back, who experienced a season of ups and downs and finished behind Nicolás Otamendi and Tomás Araújo in the Eagles’ pecking order, shared images of his individual training sessions on social media, accompanied by a phrase interpreted as a response to the recent setbacks in his career.

The Portugal international posted photos of his work sessions with a fitness coach and wrote a motivational message: “They can take everything I have and you will still see me shine and win it all again. It’s not with me, it’s in me.” The words come at a time when the young centre-back is trying to regain prominence after a season marked by some inconsistency and by his omission from Roberto Martínez’s final squad list for the 2026 World Cup.

Despite the difficulties faced in recent months, António Silva continues to be seen as one of Benfica’s main bets for the future. The player is already working with the start of the Reds’ pre-season in mind, scheduled for next 25 June, aiming to present himself in the best possible condition to convince the new coaching staff.

Meanwhile, his contractual future also remains in the spotlight. As recently reported, Benfica have already presented the defender with a contract renewal offer for the deal that currently runs until 2027. The player’s decision is expected to be communicated after the holiday period.

At 22, António Silva remains one of the most valuable assets in Benfica’s squad and intends to turn the criticism and setbacks of recent months into motivation to regain his place and establish himself once again with the eagle on his chest.

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