Bournemouth linked with Benfica defender Antonio Silva transfer this summer
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 8:52 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Bournemouth is reportedly interested in signing defender Antonio Silva from Benfica. Silva, now 20, gained recognition after scoring his first Champions League goal at 18 during a match against Juventus. His career progressed with a notable appearance for the Portugal national team at the 2022 World Cup. The transfer speculation comes as Bournemouth prepares for the upcoming season and seeks to strengthen its defense.
- •Bournemouth aims to sign Antonio Silva from Benfica this summer.
- •Silva scored in the Champions League at just 18 years old.
- •He played for Portugal at the 2022 World Cup.
- •Bournemouth is focused on strengthening their defense.
"There was a time when Antonio Silva's rise to the top appeared an inevitability. He was only 18 years old when he scored his first Champions League goal for Benfica in a 4-3 win over Juventus. He played at the 2022 World Cup for Portugal soon after that.
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