António Silva to join Bournemouth as Benfica could earn up to 30 million euros | OneFootball

António Silva is leaving Benfica for Premier League club Bournemouth, with the fee potentially rising to 30 million euros.

According to Glorioso 1904, the agreement is 25 million euros guaranteed, with a possible further five million tied to objectives. Paperwork was completed over the weekend and, after his final outing against St. Gallen, he flew to England on Friday to finalise the move.

The Portugal international honoured his commitments before departing. The No 4 featured in a Europa League match, then offered an emotional farewell to supporters and team-mates at full-time.

Marco Silva said after the game that the defender had long since made up his mind. He added that soon after taking charge he understood the player wanted a new challenge, regardless of the destination.

Silva ends an 11-year association with the club, having broken into the first team in 2022/23. He made 183 competitive appearances and became a leading figure from the academy. Before leaving the dressing room for the last time, he addressed the squad and expressed confidence in Marco Silva and Benfica’s aims for the season.

Source: Glorioso 1904