OFFICIAL: Antonio Silva is going to the Premier League

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23/08/26 15:00:00

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Antonio Silva, a 22-year-old Portuguese center-back, has reached an agreement to become the new signing for Bournemouth after convincing Benfica during this summer transfer window. The transfer has been completed for a fixed fee of 25 million euros and an additional 5 million in variables, pending the medical examination.

Benfica has authorized the defender to travel to England, so the medical tests will be carried out in a matter of hours. Once that process is cleared, Silva will be able to sign his contract and be announced as the new player for the Premier League team.

Antonio Silva completes his departure from Benfica

The agreement between the clubs concludes negotiations that had been ongoing in recent weeks. Bournemouth first reached a contractual understanding with the player and then finalized an operation with Benfica which could reach up to 30 million euros.

The Portuguese club had temporarily retained the center-back due to their European commitments, but has now authorized his transfer. Silva will travel to England to undergo physical tests and formalize a departure that has already been documented between both parties.

Antonio Silva leaves the club where he completed his entire development. The defender made his debut for Benfica's first team on August 27, 2022, when he was 18 years old, in a Portuguese league match against Boavista.

Since then, he became a part of the first team rotation and also made it to the senior Portuguese national team. His contract and international status allowed Benfica to maintain a strong negotiating position until an offer including a fixed amount and objectives was received.

The final price is divided into 25 million guaranteed and a maximum of 5 million in additional fees. The payment of these variables will depend on the conditions outlined in the agreement, which have not been disclosed by the clubs.

Bournemouth strengthens its defense with Antonio Silva

Although the Portuguese player was on Mourinho's list to reinforce Real Madrid, Bournemouth has managed to convince him to become the new leader of their defense, enhancing their defensive options before the start of the season. Silva arrives to cover a position that the English team had identified as a top priority in their plans.

The Portuguese defender will have to adapt to the pace and physicality of the Premier League after spending his entire professional career at Benfica. His experience in European competitions and with Portugal will reduce the usual learning period for a player of his age.

The transfer also showcases Bournemouth's financial strength. The club can invest up to 30 million euros in a center-back who still has several years to enhance his performance and retain market value.

This move definitively distances Silva from any potential destinations in LaLiga. The Portuguese player had been linked to Spanish clubs in previous transfer windows, but his next professional step will be in England.

An appealing deal for Benfica

For Benfica, the transfer provides an immediate income of 25 million and the possibility of another 5 million if the agreed objectives are met. The sports management will now have to decide whether to cover the gap through another signing or redistribute playing time among the current center-backs.

The departure also means the loss of a player developed in their academy, with international experience. The Portuguese club had utilized Silva in both their domestic and continental competitions.

The official announcement is contingent solely on the medical exams and the contract signing. If no issues arise during the examination, Antonio Silva will be presented by Bournemouth in the next few hours, concluding his chapter at Benfica without stepping foot in LaLiga.

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