It is a wish of the club, the Benfica player who wants to sign Real Madrid

Antonio Silva, at only 19 years old, has become one of the most outstanding young defenders in the world since he debuted in the Benfica first team. His career began in the youth categories of CF Os Repesenses, where he had a brief spell at Viseu United. However, his career took a significant step forward when he joined Benfica more than six years ago.

The Portuguese defender advanced through the ranks of Benfica and finally made his debut in the first team the previous season. Since then, Silva has strengthened his position at the Portuguese club, making more than 50 appearances so far, as well as earning a place on the Portugal national team. His progress in the world of football has attracted the attention of several top clubs.

This young talent has aroused the interest of prestigious clubs in Europe, such as Real Madrid and Liverpool. However, Manchester United have positioned themselves as the strongest candidates since before the 2024 summer transfer window. Manchester United are expected to offload players such as Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof ahead of the 2024/25 season. Furthermore, French defender Raphael Varane, despite his quality, is over 30 years old and has had fitness problems since arriving at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils want to reinforce their defensive line and Antonio Silva has become a viable option. Benfica is in financial trouble due to a poor start to the Champions League season, making the sale of Silva an alternative to balance their books in the 2024 summer transfer window. However, recent reports indicate that The young defender would be more interested in going to Real Madrid than to Manchester United, which could make his arrival at Old Trafford difficult.

Real Madrid wants to sign the Benfica player

According to a report from O Jogo highlighted by Sport Witness, Benfica would be considering the option of selling defender Antonio Silva next year. The cause of this decision would be the youngster's poor performance in the UEFA Champions League, which could affect the club's finances. This situation has drawn the attention of Real Madrid to the player and could cause Benfica to put him on the transfer market to improve their financial situation.