Exclusive: Rui Costa pushes new deal for Benfica champion | OneFootball

Rui Costa wants to renew with António Silva. In this Exclusive Glorioso 1904, we report that after the transfer market closes, Benfica's officials believe it will be easier to reach an agreement with the 21-year-old Portuguese international to extend his contract, which ends in 2027.

“António Silva had some interested parties, but with the market closed, renewal is the most likely scenario,” reveals a source familiar with the process, detailing the status of the 21-year-old athlete's situation, who is one of the most used by Bruno Lage at the start of the season.

Until the market closed, and with a possible departure on the table, António Silva, through his agent Jorge Mendes, informed Benfica that he was not available to discuss a contract renewal.

However, with the transfer market closed and his consequent continuity at Benfica, the Eagles will meet again with the Portuguese international, who, after recent high-level performances with the Sacred Mantle, regained the trust of Roberto Martínez and was called up to the National Team.

This season, wearing the Benfica jersey, António Silva – valued at 32 million euros – played 7 matches: four in the Champions League, two in the Liga Portugal Betclic, and one in the Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup. In the 552 minutes he was Bruno Lage's option, the central defender performed at a high level.

António Silva has received a lot of praise:

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