Jorge Mendes is back in action, and this time he wants to place one of his players at the Santiago Bernabéu.
The player in question is António Silva, a promising center-back from Benfica, who until a few months ago was considered unattainable due to his high price. The Lisbon club was unwilling to negotiate for less than €100 million. However, the situation has drastically changed. The young defender has not gained the expected prominence in the Portuguese team, significantly lowering his market value.
Now, his signing could be completed for around €40 million, a figure that has already been communicated to Real Madrid.
The proposal is on the table and has not gone unnoticed.
Silva, only 21 years old, is still considered one of the most promising talents in Europe despite his slight decline in progress.
The price reduction is significant, and while there is no urgent need for defensive reinforcements at Real Madrid, the chance to sign a future center-back for half his previous price is hard to ignore, as reported by Defensa Central
However, there are some reservations in Chamartín. The relationship with Jorge Mendes has not always been smooth, and the player’s inconsistent performances at Benfica have raised internal doubts.
Nonetheless, some external advisors insist that this could be an excellent opportunity before other clubs react.
While Real Madrid continues to explore other options like Dean Huijsen or more established profiles such as Ibrahima Konaté and William Saliba for 2026, António Silva’s name is gaining traction as a potential bargain in the market.
Mendes is pushing hard, and if Los Blancos do not act quickly, they may see the Portuguese center-back move elsewhere.
