Bournemouth sign Benfica defender Antonio Silva

Bournemouth have landed Portugal international Antonio Silva from Benfica in a deal worth up to £25.7m.

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What happened. Bournemouth completed the signing of Portugal international defender Antonio Silva from Benfica for a fee that could reach £25.7m.

• Silva has played 237 games for Benfica despite being only 22.
• He won the UEFA Nations League with Portugal in 2025.
• He is seen as a replacement for Marcos Senesi.

Silva is expected to fill the left-sided centre-back role vacated by Senesi.

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