António Silva is set to leave Benfica for Bournemouth after reaching an agreement with the Premier League club, with the transfer now expected to be completed following talks between all parties.
The 22-year-old centre-back has agreed personal terms with Bournemouth, while Benfica have also given the green light to the deal. However, the Portuguese club want Silva to remain available for Thursday's Europa League second qualifying round first leg against St. Gallen before completing his move to England.
Benfica delay exit until European qualifier
Benfica are prepared to sanction Silva's departure but only after their opening European fixture. There is also a possibility the defender could remain for the return leg, depending on the outcome in Switzerland.
The transfer fee has not been officially disclosed, although reports in Portugal suggest the deal will be worth around €20 million.
Key Points
- António Silva has agreed personal terms with Bournemouth.
- Benfica have approved the transfer in principle.
- The defender is expected to play against St. Gallen before leaving.
- The deal is reportedly worth around €20 million.
- Benfica are already searching for a replacement centre-back.
What's next?
Silva is expected to feature in Benfica's Europa League qualifier against St. Gallen before the transfer is finalised. Once the move is completed, Bournemouth will add another young international defender to their squad, while Benfica are expected to accelerate their search for a new centre-back before the transfer window closes.
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