Bournemouth agree £26m fee for Benfica defender Silva

Core Impact Points

• Bournemouth FC has signed Benfica defender Antonio Silva for £26m, with the deal including £4.3m in add-ons.
• Silva, a 22-year-old Portugal international, has featured in the Champions League, Europa League, and Club World Cup.
• The signing is a key move for Bournemouth, who aim to replace Marcos Senesi after his free transfer to Tottenham.
• Silva has 20 caps for Portugal and was in the squad for the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2024.
• Bournemouth's new manager, Marco Rose, is aiming for a summer of stability after selling over £200m worth of players last year.
• The club is determined to resist offers for three key players: Alex Scott, Rayan, and Junior Kroupi, who is out for three to four months with an injury.