Jorge Mendes wants to sneak a defender worth 40 million to Real Madrid

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05/04/25 16:15:00

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Jorge Mendes is back in action, and this time he wants to place one of his represented players in the Santiago Bernabéu. It is Antonio Silva, a promising center-back from Benfica, who until a few months ago was unattainable due to his high cost: the Lisbon club was not negotiating for less than 100 million euros. However, the situation has changed drastically. The young defender is not getting the expected prominence in the Portuguese team, significantly reducing his market value. Now, his signing could be closed for around 40 million, a figure that has already been communicated to Real Madrid.

The proposal is on the table and is not going unnoticed. Silva, at just 21 years old, continues to be considered one of Europe's defensive talents with the most potential, despite this slight downturn in his progression. The discount is more than significant, and although there is no immediate urgency at the white club to strengthen the defense, the possibility of signing a future center-back for half of his former price is hard to ignore, as reported by DefensaCentral.

Real Madrid has doubts about Antonio Silva's performance

Nevertheless, there are certain reservations in Chamartín. The relationship with Jorge Mendes has not always been smooth, and the player's inconsistent performance at Benfica has raised internal doubts. Nonetheless, some external advisors insist that this could be a great opportunity before other clubs react.

While Real Madrid continues to study options like Dean Huijsen or even more established profiles like Ibrahima Konaté or William Saliba for 2026, the name of Antonio Silva is gaining strength as a possible market "bargain." Mendes is applying pressure, and if the white club does not act swiftly, they could see the Portuguese center-back go elsewhere.

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