AC Milan has made a surprising move in the transfer market and has reportedly secured an agreement with António Silva, the central defender from Benfica, for a five-year contract. This revelation, which caught many fans off guard, comes just days after the details of the multimillion-euro deal for Gonçalo Ramos, also represented by the super-agent Jorge Mendes, were made public.
Sources close to the Italian club assure that 22-year-old António Silva is ready to head to Milan as soon as negotiations between Benfica and AC Milan reach an agreement on the transfer fee. The personal agreement between the young Portuguese international and the rossoneri is already said to be finalized, with only the understanding between the clubs regarding the transfer value remaining. According to reports, Benfica is looking to secure around 20 million euros for the player, whose market value has soared in recent months due to his solid performances and the international recognition he has gained while playing for the eagles.
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The interest of Milan in Portuguese players does not end with António Silva. The arrival of Rúben Amorim as the head coach of the Italians is believed to have reinforced the focus on national assets, all of whom are under the management of Jorge Mendes. Following the agreement of €74 million for Gonçalo Ramos, the San Siro club is also trying to secure midfielder Marc Casado from Barcelona and Francisco Trincão, a winger from Sporting CP, in a genuine Portuguese offensive in Italy. The movement by the rossoneri aims to capitalize on the growing influence of Portuguese football in Europe, something that has been evident in recent transfer windows and in the performances of Portuguese teams in European competitions.
If confirmed, António Silva’s transfer will see the central defender join a historic club, in a highly publicized league, and under the guidance of a Portuguese coach, which may ease his adaptation. AC Milan, which experienced a tumultuous end to the 2025/26 season without a defined coach or technical direction, now appears focused on rebuilding the squad based on young talent with room for growth, a characteristic that António Silva embodies perfectly. The club aims to be a contender again in Serie A and, above all, in the Champions League, where the name of Milan continues to signify maximum ambition.
According to Nicolò Schira, an Italian journalist specializing in transfer markets, “AC Milan already has a preliminary agreement with António Silva regarding personal terms, with the central defender prepared to sign a five-year contract valid until the summer of 2031.” Schira further details that “conversations between Milan and Benfica are already underway, with the Rossoneri ready to submit a formal proposal.” These developments come at a time when the Italian press confirms interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia and the Premier League in the young defender, although António Silva appears determined to embrace the Italian challenge.
If confirmed, this signing could see Benfica lose yet another of its cornerstone players, forcing Rui Costa to undertake a deep restructuring of the team’s defense. For António Silva, the move represents a crucial step in his career, allowing him to establish himself in one of the five most competitive leagues in the world and further increase his visibility with the national team. For AC Milan, the arrival of Silva and Gonçalo Ramos, both under the guidance of Jorge Mendes, is a clear sign of ambition and investment in the Portuguese market, which has brought so much joy to European football.
In the coming days, Milan is expected to formalize the proposal to Benfica, with the deal potentially being finalized before the start of pre-season. If it goes through, this transfer will not only shake up the Portuguese market but could also redefine the ambitions of the Italian champions for the 2026/27 season. The impact will be felt at both clubs: Benfica will lose one of its greatest talents, while the Rossoneri will strengthen themselves with one of the biggest prospects in European football. Fans on both sides are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this saga that promises to shape the transfer window.
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