Bournemouth finalizes £26m signing of Antonio Silva from Benfica
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 9:02 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Bournemouth has secured a £26m deal for Antonio Silva from Benfica, following Marcos Senesi's departure to Tottenham. The agreement was finalized after Benfica's recent Europa League qualifying victory over St Gallen. Silva, a regular starter for Benfica since 2022, has experience in major tournaments like the Champions League and Club World Cup. He is expected to be Bournemouth's second signing this summer as they aim for stability after significant player sales last year.
- •Silva moves from Benfica for £26m after replacing Senesi.
- •His transfer agreement achieved post-Benfica's Europa League win.
- •Bournemouth seeks stability under new coach Marco Rose.
- •Silva brings experience from Champions League and World Cup play.
- 9:02 AMYahoo Sports — £26m Silva move has required patience from Bournemouth
"Antonio Silva would be a key signing for Bournemouth, who identified replacing Marcos Senesi, following his free-transfer move to Tottenham earlier this month, as a priority. Club sources say the £26m move for Silva has required patience, with an agreement only reached after Benfica's Europa League qualifying-round victory over Swiss side St Gallen on Thursday. Silva has been a regular for Benfica since breaking into the first team in 2022 and has featured in the Champions League, Europa League and Club World Cup.
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