Antonio Silva signs for Bournemouth from Benfica in €30m deal

Portuguese centre‑back Antonio Silva, 22, has completed a transfer from SL Benfica to AFC Bournemouth. The agreement includes a €25 million fixed fee plus €5 million in performance‑related add‑ons, potentially reaching €30 million. A medical was scheduled in England before the contract was finalised.

Silva arrives as Bournemouth’s first major defensive signing of the summer, intended to replace the departed Marcos Senesi. He brings extensive experience, having made 183 appearances for Benfica, won four domestic trophies, and earned 20 caps for Portugal, including participation in the 2022 World Cup and the 2024 European Championship. Manager Marco Rose highlighted Silva’s tactical intelligence and ball‑playing ability as key to the club’s Premier League ambitions.

The move was reported by multiple outlets across Europe, confirming the player’s consent and Benfica’s approval. The transfer bolsters Bournemouth’s squad ahead of the new season and signals the club’s intent to compete more aggressively in the top flight.