Bournemouth sign Portugal defender Silva
Portugal defender Antonio Silva says he is excited to join Bournemouth after signing for the Cherries in a deal worth up to £25.7m.
Portuguese defender Antonio Silva has announced his excitement to join Bournemouth, signing a deal worth up to £25.7m with the club. The 22-year-old spent time at Benfica, where he has been a regular since his debut in 2022 and has played in several competitions, including the Champions League, Europa League, and Club World Cup.
Bournemouth identified Silva as a key signing to replace Marcos Senesi, who recently transferred to Tottenham on a free deal. Silva expressed his happiness to be playing for Bournemouth in the Premier League and his eagerness to start the season with his teammates. The defender's initial fee is £21.4m, with additional add-ons totaling £4.3m.
Bournemouth's president of football operations, Tiago Pinto, praised Silva's maturity and leadership qualities, noting that he has built a strong level of experience at Europe's biggest clubs. This signing brings the total number of new arrivals for Bournemouth this summer to two, following the arrival of striker Alvaro Rodriguez from Elche.
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