TransferBBC SportUnverified source· 1 Aug 2026
Bournemouth sign Portugal defender Silva in £26m deal
Portugal defender Antonio Silva joins Bournemouth for up to £26m, ready to win in the Premier League.
António Silva
player
Player
Antonio Silva
Position
Defender
From
Benfica
To
Bournemouth
Fee
Up to £26m
What happened. Bournemouth signed Portugal defender Antonio Silva from Benfica in a deal worth up to almost £26m, with the 22-year-old expressing excitement to join.
- Silva has been a regular at Benfica since 2022, featuring in Champions League, Europa League, and Club World Cup.
- He has 20 caps for Portugal, but was not selected for Euro 2024.
- Bournemouth prioritized replacing Marcos Senesi, who moved to Tottenham on a free transfer.
“I am very happy to be here. It's a pleasure to play for Bournemouth and in the Premier League.”
— Antonio Silva
Silva is expected to strengthen Bournemouth's defense ahead of the new season, with the club keen to build on their squad.
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