António Silva

A release clause of €100 million is consistently reported and referenced by Benfica. High-end valuations from late 2024 suggest Manchester United was prepared to offer over €75 million and Real Madrid would need to pay at least €75 million. In mid-2024, reports indicated Benfica would sell for over €50 million, and a rejected offer from Newcastle was valued at €35 million plus €15 million in bonuses. For potential 2025 transfers to Italy, Benfica's demands were reportedly between €40 million and €50 million, while Juventus had loan-plus-option bids around €30-€35 million rejected. A deal with Chelsea was speculated to be possible for around £50 million (approx. €59m) in October 2024. Lower figures include a reported €35 million acceptable price for Real Madrid (July 2025) and a Transfermarkt valuation of €32 million (September 2025).

Our valuation for António Silva is shaped by Benfica's consistent negotiating position, having reportedly rejected a €50 million package from Newcastle and repeatedly referred to the player's €100 million release clause. While demands for Italian clubs hovered around €40-€50 million, strong reported interest from Manchester United and Real Madrid, with figures cited at or above €75 million, suggests a higher potential fee. The estimate balances Benfica's apparent floor price with the premium that top-tier Premier League and La Liga clubs may be willing to pay.