Juventus are pursuing a number of high-profile targets this summer season, with the Bianconeri understood to be fascinated about Benfica centre-back Antonio Silva alongside their well-documented pursuit of departing midfielder .
In accordance with , Juventus’s curiosity within the 22-year-old defender is long-standing and real. Agent Jorge Mendes confirmed way back to December 2024 that each events have been eager on a deal, stating publicly that “Antonio needs Juventus and Juventus need Antonio Silva, it’s as much as Benfica to resolve.”
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Benfica president Rui Costa blocked the transfer on the time, however the state of affairs has since shifted considerably in Juventus’s favour.
TURIN, ITALY – MAY 17: Gamers of Juventus FC face the followers after the Serie A match at Allianz Stadium on Might 17, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Picture by Chris Ricco/Getty Photographs)
Antonio Silva open to Juventus transfer after troublesome season on Benfica’s bench
The worldwide has grown more and more pissed off at Benfica after spending a lot of the season as third-choice centre-back behind Nicolas Otamendi and Tomas Araujo.
His contract renewal talks have stalled, with the participant sad about how the method has been dealt with and demanding sporting ensures that Benfica are at the moment unable to offer, not least given their uncertainty over subsequent season’s teaching setup.
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Benfica will try and renew his contract, which runs till 2027, and will provide round €2 million web per season. However cash alone is unlikely to be adequate.
Newcastle supplied €35 million plus €15 million in bonuses for the defender in 2024 and have been rebuffed, a price that may be troublesome to duplicate given his diminished position this season.
For the Bianconeri, Antonio Silva would deal with a transparent defensive want.
His arrival would complement the membership’s pursuit of Bernardo Silva, whom Juventus hope to signal on a free switch from Manchester Metropolis, within the ultimate recreation of the season.