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Benfica defender turns down massive Al-Hilal offer as he hopes to stay in Europe with Portuguese side ready to cash-in on his fine Club World Cup displays

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<p>The Saudi Pro League club had offered €7 million (£6m/$8m) to the Portuguese defender while an offer of €45m(£38m/$53m) had been made to Benfica, according to <a href="https://www.abola.pt/futebol/noticias/mercado-benfica-os-numeros-incriveis-da-arabia-que-antonio-silva-rejeitou-2025070220495217535" target="_self">A Bola.</a></p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Antonio Silva appeared in 46 games last season and had a top performance against Bayern in the Club World Cup.&nbsp; Italian club Juventus had expressed their interest in Silva in January, but a move did not materialise. Silva, however, would like to leave Benfica in the summer window and play for a top European club.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Al-Hilal are close to signing AC Milan defender&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/theo-hernandez-agrees-eur20m-salary-join-al-hilal-saudi-side-eur30m-fee-ac-milan/blt1436f7bd0d5cfd26" target="_blank">Theo Hernandez</a> and are waiting to finish their Club World Cup campaign to complete the move for the defender.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Al-Hilal progressed to the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup thanks to their <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/manchester-city-player-ratings-vs-al-hilal-pep-guardiola-erling-haaland/blt3176ba0f9933b999" target="_blank">impressive 4-3 defeat of Manchester City</a>. Having their approach rebuffed by quite a few players, Al Hilal will hope they can get a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/illogical-offers-al-hilal-president-explains-bruno-fernandes-cristiano-ronaldo-victor-osimhen-saudi-giants-club-world-cup-major-signings/blt2700860e61f9b69a" target="_blank">few deals over the line.</a> As for Silva, he will hope to continue his growth by moving away from Benfica to a club in Europe.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR SILVA AND AL HILAL?

Benfica defender turns down massive Al-Hilal offer as he hopes to stay in Europe with Portuguese side ready to cash-in on his fine Club World Cup displays | Goal.com

Benfica defender Antonio Silva has rejected a lucrative offer from Al Hilal and would like to stay in Europe after impressing at the Club World Cup.

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