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Portugal national team rising star heads to top Italian club

Benfica ready for the sale

Transfer news Today, 08:06

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Italian giants AC Milan are pushing forward in their bid to strengthen the squad, eyeing a transfer for a Portugal national team player.

Details: According to insider Nicolò Schira, AC Milan have reached a personal agreement with Benfica’s 22-year-old central defender, Antonio Silva. Should he make the move to the Italian powerhouse, Silva will sign a contract running until 2031. Milan are now preparing an official transfer offer for the Portuguese club.

🚨 Excl. - Agreement in principle for a contract until 2031 between Antonio #Silva and #ACMilan, which are now ready to submit a bid to #Benfica. Talks in progress. His agent Jorge Mendes has been also approached by a Saudi and two Premier League Clubs for Silva. #transfers https://t.co/RU3417vjhC
— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) June 28, 2026

In the 2025/26 season, Antonio Silva featured in one match for Benfica, netting a goal and providing an assist, while also making his debut for Portugal’s national team. Transfermarkt currently values him at 25 million euros.

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