Bournemouth Club announced signing Antonio Silva from Benfica.
Antonio Silva
Club: Benfica
According to the English "Sky Sports" network, the deal will cost Bournemouth 21.4 million pounds sterling in addition to 4.3 million in bonuses.
Bournemouth's signing of Silva comes as compensation for Marcos Senesi, who transferred to Tottenham.
Silva will be the team's third signing under German coach Marco Rose after Alvaro Rodriguez and Alex Jimenez.
Bournemouth begins its season in the English Premier League with a match against Manchester City in the first round.
The team participates in the new season in the Europa League for the first time in its history after finishing last season in seventh place.
The young defender made his debut for Benfica at the age of 18 and won the league title at that time, and won 4 titles with the Eagles.
He also contributed in the 2021-22 season to Benfica winning the UEFA Youth Champions League title, then was in the ideal formation for the Portuguese League the following season.
Silva was included in Portugal's squad for the 2022 World Cup and missed the 2026 edition, and also won the 2025 UEFA Nations League title, and also participated in Euro 2024.
