Real Madrid: Club interested in centre-back Antonio Silva

The defensive department of the Real squad needs quality additions this summer.

It’s claimed by Spanish media that Real Madrid are interested in centre-back Antonio Silva. He has been subject to interest from various European clubs.

The 19-year-old has come through the youth ranks of Benfica and has successfully managed to establish himself as a key member of their senior team. His contract is set to expire at the end of the 2026/27 campaign.

The centre-back has featured in 32 matches for Benfica this term, netting three goals in all competitions.

He has been touted as one of the brightest young prospects in Portugal. As a member of Portugal national football team, Silva won two caps.

His performances have seen him become the target of many European clubs including Real.

Real Madrid are looking to sign a centre-back and have identified the 19-year-old as potential transfer target. Carlo Ancelotti has kept an eye on Antonio Silva for the last 12 months and he is impressed with the centre-back’s performances.

The Portugal international is thought to perfectly fit the profile of defensive player Ancelotti wants to target in the summer transfer window.

The 19-year-old is often quick to scan the danger and is not shy of getting stuck in with some well-timed tackles to help secure possession back for his side.

According to the report, “Real Madrid are watching Benfica defender Antonio Silva. Record says Real are scouting the youngster ahead of the summer market. With Nacho Fernandez and Jesus Vallejo potentially leaving at season’s end, Silva has emerged as a target for Real. Silva’s contract runs to 2027 and carries a €100m buyout clause. PSG, Liverpool and Napoli are also keeping tabs on the youngster.”

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Antonio Silva is a top-class talent and Benfica want to keep him at the club. They feel under no pressure to sell and will “demand a significant fee” before letting him go.

Real will have to present a really enticing offer to bring Benfica to the negotiating table. The Spanish giants have the resources to tempt them but it will be interesting to see if they are willing to overpay for the player.

Good signing for Real Madrid?

If Real and Carlo Ancelotti are seriously considering a centre-back, Silva could also prove to be a smart option.

It is smart from the club to invest in younger players, rather than splashing out big money on experienced players with no resale value.

All in all, Antonio Silva will be an ideal choice for Carlo Ancelotti as he ticks all the right boxes in terms of what he demands from his defenders.

If Ancelotti sees him as the right man for his side, Real should quickly make a move to fend off interest from other clubs.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.