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António Silva Transfer from Benfica to AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth have announced the signing of António Silva from Benfica for a fee believed to be in the region of £25 million ($33.7 million). António Silva made 235 senior appearances for Benfica and collected six major honours during his time in Portugal. Speaking to the official club website, António Silva said he is very happy to be there and that it is a pleasure to play for Bournemouth and in the Premier League. He added that he is eager to start the season with his teammates and is excited to be there. Silva stated that the mentality is always to win, and that he will try his best and play for the fans. He also mentioned that they have everything there that helps them perform on the pitch and that he is eager to get started.
Bournemouth have announced the signing of António Silva from Benfica for a fee believed to be in the region of £25 million ($33.7 million). António Silva made 235 senior appearances for Benfica and collected six major honours during his time in Portugal. Speaking to the official club website, António Silva said he is very happy to be there and that it is a pleasure to play for Bournemouth and in the Premier League. He added that he is eager to start the season with his teammates and is excited to be there. Silva stated that the mentality is always to win, and that he will try his best and play for the fans. He also mentioned that they have everything there that helps them perform on the pitch and that he is eager to get started.
António Silva expressed happiness about playing for Bournemouth and in the Premier League. Tiago Pinto, president of football operations at Bournemouth, stated that the club has admired António Silva for a long time and is happy to welcome him to AFC Bournemouth, also highlighting his maturity and competitive profile and mentioning his experience at one of the biggest clubs in Europe.
António Silva expressed happiness about playing for Bournemouth and in the Premier League. Tiago Pinto, president of football operations at Bournemouth, stated that the club has admired António Silva for a long time and is happy to welcome him to AFC Bournemouth, also highlighting his maturity and competitive profile and mentioning his experience at one of the biggest clubs in Europe.
Benfica communicated to the Comissão do Mercado de Valores Mobiliários (CMVM) that it reached an agreement with Bournemouth for the definitive transfer of António Silva for 25 million euros. The communication added that the total value of the deal may reach 30 million euros, depending on the fulfillment of objectives, and that Benfica SAD will have intermediation service costs that may amount to 9.5% of the transfer value.
Benfica communicated to the Comissão do Mercado de Valores Mobiliários (CMVM) that it reached an agreement with Bournemouth for the definitive transfer of António Silva for 25 million euros. The communication added that the total value of the deal may reach 30 million euros, depending on the fulfillment of objectives, and that Benfica SAD will have intermediation service costs that may amount to 9.5% of the transfer value.
According to Ben Jacobs, Bournemouth have confirmed that centre-back Antonio Silva has joined from Benfica on a five-year contract. The deal is a €25m package with an additional €5m in add-ons. Silva, who is 22, has played over 200 games for Benfica and has won 20 caps for Portugal. Bournemouth sought a tall, ball-playing centre-back to replace Marcos Senesi, and Silva has a preference for playing on the left side. The price is considered excellent, as Luka Vuskovic (€54m), Jan Paul Ven Hecke (€60m) and Tarik Murahemovic (€42m) were all sold for higher fees this summer.
According to Ben Jacobs, Bournemouth have confirmed that centre-back Antonio Silva has joined from Benfica on a five-year contract. The deal is a €25m package with an additional €5m in add-ons. Silva, who is 22, has played over 200 games for Benfica and has won 20 caps for Portugal. Bournemouth sought a tall, ball-playing centre-back to replace Marcos Senesi, and Silva has a preference for playing on the left side. The price is considered excellent, as Luka Vuskovic (€54m), Jan Paul Ven Hecke (€60m) and Tarik Murahemovic (€42m) were all sold for higher fees this summer.
Antonio Silva has already undergone a medical with Bournemouth and is ready to sign a contract with the English Premier League club. The transfer fee is £21.4 million, with a potential for an additional £4.3 million in bonuses.
Antonio Silva has already undergone a medical with Bournemouth and is ready to sign a contract with the English Premier League club. The transfer fee is £21.4 million, with a potential for an additional £4.3 million in bonuses.
Fabrizio Romano reports that a deal has been signed between clubs for Antonio Silva's transfer to Bournemouth. The agreement is for a €25m fixed fee with €5m in add-ons. A medical is to follow, as Benfica has authorised Silva to travel. He is a new centre back for Bournemouth.
Fabrizio Romano reports that a deal has been signed between clubs for Antonio Silva's transfer to Bournemouth. The agreement is for a €25m fixed fee with €5m in add-ons. A medical is to follow, as Benfica has authorised Silva to travel. He is a new centre back for Bournemouth.
A report from A Bola states that António Silva, Benfica's central defender and captain, is going to Bournemouth. According to the same report, this Thursday was his last game for Benfica.
A report from A Bola states that António Silva, Benfica's central defender and captain, is going to Bournemouth. According to the same report, this Thursday was his last game for Benfica.
A Bola reports that António Silva is expected to play tomorrow against St. Gallen in the Europa League, prior to a transfer to Bournemouth for a fee that could reach 20 million euros.
A Bola reports that António Silva is expected to play tomorrow against St. Gallen in the Europa League, prior to a transfer to Bournemouth for a fee that could reach 20 million euros.
Bournemouth manager Marco Rose confirmed to BBC Sports an interest in signing António Silva and admitted that negotiations are taking place between Benfica and Bournemouth. Rose said it is no secret that they want this player, that they are in negotiations, and that the player is very close. He added that they want this player, he wants to join them, the clubs are talking, and they are waiting for him. On Tuesday, Benfica president Rui Costa said at an event at the Estádio da Luz that negotiations for the sale of António Silva are ongoing but an agreement has not been reached. A BOLA reports that the agreement with Bournemouth has already been outlined and the process is practically ready to proceed. The same source also reports that António Silva has had everything agreed with Bournemouth for some time. According to A BOLA, the operation's value could be around €25 million, as at one point an offer of €25 million plus €5 million in objectives was made, approaching the €30 million that Benfica wanted. Tiago Pinto, a former general director of Benfica, currently leads Bournemouth's professional football department.
Bournemouth manager Marco Rose confirmed to BBC Sports an interest in signing António Silva and admitted that negotiations are taking place between Benfica and Bournemouth. Rose said it is no secret that they want this player, that they are in negotiations, and that the player is very close. He added that they want this player, he wants to join them, the clubs are talking, and they are waiting for him. On Tuesday, Benfica president Rui Costa said at an event at the Estádio da Luz that negotiations for the sale of António Silva are ongoing but an agreement has not been reached. A BOLA reports that the agreement with Bournemouth has already been outlined and the process is practically ready to proceed. The same source also reports that António Silva has had everything agreed with Bournemouth for some time. According to A BOLA, the operation's value could be around €25 million, as at one point an offer of €25 million plus €5 million in objectives was made, approaching the €30 million that Benfica wanted. Tiago Pinto, a former general director of Benfica, currently leads Bournemouth's professional football department.
It is reported that Antonio Silva is close to joining Bournemouth, a transfer that is described as imminent. Silva played for Benfica against St. Gallen on Thursday in the Europa League qualifiers.
It is reported that Antonio Silva is close to joining Bournemouth, a transfer that is described as imminent. Silva played for Benfica against St. Gallen on Thursday in the Europa League qualifiers.
A Bola reports that António Silva is still a Benfica player. There is public interest from Bournemouth, but an agreement has not yet been reached.
A Bola reports that António Silva is still a Benfica player. There is public interest from Bournemouth, but an agreement has not yet been reached.
António Silva is expected to leave Benfica for Bournemouth in a transfer that currently seems irreversible. The central defender and his representatives have been working on an agreement with the English club. According to A BOLA, an understanding is already in place between António Silva and Bournemouth. Benfica has also approved the deal, with the condition that António Silva must be available to play tomorrow in Switzerland in the first leg of the Europa League's 2nd qualifying round against St. Gallen. A possibility exists for the defender to stay for the second leg, depending on the outcome of the match in Switzerland. The transfer fee is not yet known, but is expected to be approximately 20 million euros. António Silva received a contract renewal offer that he is not likely to accept. Benfica raised their initial offer from 1.2 million euros net per year, but the terms of the negotiation did not convince the player. His contract with the club ends next season, and he would be able to negotiate with other clubs starting in January.
António Silva is expected to leave Benfica for Bournemouth in a transfer that currently seems irreversible. The central defender and his representatives have been working on an agreement with the English club. According to A BOLA, an understanding is already in place between António Silva and Bournemouth. Benfica has also approved the deal, with the condition that António Silva must be available to play tomorrow in Switzerland in the first leg of the Europa League's 2nd qualifying round against St. Gallen. A possibility exists for the defender to stay for the second leg, depending on the outcome of the match in Switzerland. The transfer fee is not yet known, but is expected to be approximately 20 million euros. António Silva received a contract renewal offer that he is not likely to accept. Benfica raised their initial offer from 1.2 million euros net per year, but the terms of the negotiation did not convince the player. His contract with the club ends next season, and he would be able to negotiate with other clubs starting in January.
According to a report from Fabrizio Romano, the transfer of Antonio Silva to Bournemouth is imminent and is expected to be completed. Benfica will allow Antonio Silva to leave in the coming days. The player and his agent Jorge Mendes reached an agreement with Bournemouth last week, and the arrangements for the move are complete.
According to a report from Fabrizio Romano, the transfer of Antonio Silva to Bournemouth is imminent and is expected to be completed. Benfica will allow Antonio Silva to leave in the coming days. The player and his agent Jorge Mendes reached an agreement with Bournemouth last week, and the arrangements for the move are complete.
According to the BBC, Bournemouth is in negotiations with Benfica to sign defender Antonio Silva as a replacement for Marcos Senesi. He is Bournemouth's primary target and could be acquired for a lower fee than expected, because he has only one year remaining on his contract. Benfica has currently put the negotiations on hold, as they are waiting to complete the Europa League qualification rounds. Benfica will face St. Gallen in Switzerland on July 23, with the return match in Lisbon a week later.
According to the BBC, Bournemouth is in negotiations with Benfica to sign defender Antonio Silva as a replacement for Marcos Senesi. He is Bournemouth's primary target and could be acquired for a lower fee than expected, because he has only one year remaining on his contract. Benfica has currently put the negotiations on hold, as they are waiting to complete the Europa League qualification rounds. Benfica will face St. Gallen in Switzerland on July 23, with the return match in Lisbon a week later.
The transfer fee for Antonio Silva is not yet known, but an offer of €20m from AC Milan was rejected, and the fee is assumed to be €30m or more.
The transfer fee for Antonio Silva is not yet known, but an offer of €20m from AC Milan was rejected, and the fee is assumed to be €30m or more.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Bournemouth are nearing an agreement for Antonio Silva. There is an agreement on personal terms with Antonio Silva, and the clubs are also very close to an agreement. Nothing will be signed this week, as Benfica will only allow the exit to Bournemouth at a later time.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Bournemouth are nearing an agreement for Antonio Silva. There is an agreement on personal terms with Antonio Silva, and the clubs are also very close to an agreement. Nothing will be signed this week, as Benfica will only allow the exit to Bournemouth at a later time.
According to A Bola, António Silva's transfer to Bournemouth is expected to happen soon. The agreement between Benfica and the English club is reported to be nearly finalized, with Benfica to receive approximately €20 million. Negotiations have advanced quickly in recent hours, and Bournemouth is offering António Silva a five-year contract. The player is currently contracted to Benfica until 2027. The transfer's timing may be influenced by Benfica's upcoming UEFA Europa League qualifier against St. Gallen, as the Portuguese club has a preference to complete the deal after the match. A final decision is anticipated in the following days.
According to A Bola, António Silva's transfer to Bournemouth is expected to happen soon. The agreement between Benfica and the English club is reported to be nearly finalized, with Benfica to receive approximately €20 million. Negotiations have advanced quickly in recent hours, and Bournemouth is offering António Silva a five-year contract. The player is currently contracted to Benfica until 2027. The transfer's timing may be influenced by Benfica's upcoming UEFA Europa League qualifier against St. Gallen, as the Portuguese club has a preference to complete the deal after the match. A final decision is anticipated in the following days.
According to Nicolo Schira, an agreement in principle is in place between Antonio Silva and Bournemouth for a contract until 2031. The same report indicates that Bournemouth are prepared to sign him from Benfica and that talks have reached an advanced stage.
According to Nicolo Schira, an agreement in principle is in place between Antonio Silva and Bournemouth for a contract until 2031. The same report indicates that Bournemouth are prepared to sign him from Benfica and that talks have reached an advanced stage.
According to CalcioMercato, Antonio Silva is nearing a move to Bournemouth. The defender has rejected a contract renewal offer from Benfica and is close to joining the English club. Sporting director Thiago Pinto admires the player and aims to complete the deal.
According to CalcioMercato, Antonio Silva is nearing a move to Bournemouth. The defender has rejected a contract renewal offer from Benfica and is close to joining the English club. Sporting director Thiago Pinto admires the player and aims to complete the deal.
According to A BOLA, Portuguese international António Silva is close to a transfer to Bournemouth, which will require the Benfica board led by Rui Costa to seek an alternative for the defense.
According to A BOLA, Portuguese international António Silva is close to a transfer to Bournemouth, which will require the Benfica board led by Rui Costa to seek an alternative for the defense.
Bournemouth is interested in signing 22-year-old Portuguese international António Silva and negotiations with Benfica are in progress. Benfica's negotiating position is weakened because the player's contract expires at the end of the current season, and the club aims for a deal that could reach €20 million with bonuses. Silva joined Benfica in July 2022 and has also been linked with clubs such as Juventus, Milan, and Newcastle United.
Read Full StoryBournemouth is interested in signing 22-year-old Portuguese international António Silva and negotiations with Benfica are in progress. Benfica's negotiating position is weakened because the player's contract expires at the end of the current season, and the club aims for a deal that could reach €20 million with bonuses. Silva joined Benfica in July 2022 and has also been linked with clubs such as Juventus, Milan, and Newcastle United.
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