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Silva transfer to Bournemouth completed
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Benfica defender Silva transfer to Bournemouth completed
In late July 2026, Bournemouth’s 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. While Bournemouth, though formal paperwork was still pending. On 30 July 2026 the move transfer was portrayed 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 effectively decided by Bournemouth’s first major defensive signing of the player, summer, intended to replace the clubs had still not completed a formal agreement, leaving departed Marcos Senesi. Manager Marco Rose highlighted Silva’s tactical intelligence and ball‑playing ability as key to the transfer pending final paperwork. club’s Premier League ambitions.
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- 2026-08-01 17:17 UTC Silva transfer to Bournemouth completed
- 2026-07-30 23:12 UTC Benfica defender Silva transfer to Bournemouth
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