# Silva transfer to Bournemouth completed > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/benfica-defender-silva-transfer-to-bournemouth > Updated: 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2. In late July 2026, Bournemouth manager Marco Rose said talks to sign Benfica centre‑back António Silva were "very close," with a reported €25 million fee plus €5 million in performance bonuses. Benfica president Rui Costa acknowledged the negotiations, but no contract had been signed yet. A few days later, Benfica coach Marco Silva confirmed that Silva had decided to leave for AFC Bournemouth, though formal paperwork was still pending. On 30 July 2026 the transfer was finalized. Silva signed a contract with Bournemouth for a €25 million fixed fee plus up to €5 million in performance‑related add‑ons, potentially reaching €30 million. A medical was completed in England before the contract was sealed. The 22‑year‑old centre‑back, who made 183 appearances for Benfica, won four domestic trophies and earned 20 caps for Portugal, joins as Bournemouth’s first major defensive signing of the summer, intended to replace the departed Marcos Senesi. Manager Marco Rose highlighted Silva’s tactical intelligence and ball‑playing ability as key to the club’s Premier League ambitions. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-30: Antonio Silva signs for Bournemouth from Benfica in €30m deal Antonio Silva joins Bournemouth from Benfica for a €25m fee plus €5m add‑ons, replacing Marcos Senesi. The 22‑year‑old defender has 20 Portugal caps and 183 Benfica appearances. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benfica-defender-antonio-silva-to-join-bournemouth-confirms-coach-marco-silva ### 2026-07-25: Bournemouth Nears €30 Million Deal for Benfica Defender António Silva Bournemouth and Benfica are close to finalising a €25‑30 million transfer for defender António Silva, with manager Marco Rose confirming the deal is near. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bournemouth-nears-30-million-deal-for-benfica-defender-antnio-silva --- Cite as: Silva transfer to Bournemouth completed. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/benfica-defender-silva-transfer-to-bournemouth