Bournemouth are closing in on the signing of Antonio Silva from Benfica.
Marco Rose's side are nearing an agreement with Benfica for the defender, with personal terms already agreed with Silva.
The Portugal international has 12 months to run on his deal in Lisbon and a refusal to extend his contract has persuaded Benfica to cash in. According to various sources, Bournemouth are close to a full agreement to sign Silva for a fee of around £21.3m.
The 22-year-old has made 181 appearances for Benfica since progressing from the club's youth ranks and was named in the Primeira Liga Team of the Season during a breakout 2022/23 campaign, as Benfica won the ****** le.
He made his international debut for Portugal in 2022 and has won 20 senior caps, winning the UEFA Nations League in 2025. However, he was not part of the squad for this summer'sWorld Cup in North America.
Marco Rose's side are nearing an agreement with Benfica for the defender, with personal terms already agreed with Silva.
The Portugal international has 12 months to run on his deal in Lisbon and a refusal to extend his contract has persuaded Benfica to cash in. According to various sources, Bournemouth are close to a full agreement to sign Silva for a fee of around £21.3m.
The 22-year-old has made 181 appearances for Benfica since progressing from the club's youth ranks and was named in the Primeira Liga Team of the Season during a breakout 2022/23 campaign, as Benfica won the ****** le.
He made his international debut for Portugal in 2022 and has won 20 senior caps, winning the UEFA Nations League in 2025. However, he was not part of the squad for this summer'sWorld Cup in North America.
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