Tag: Portugal

Antonio Silva: Bournemouth clinch signing of Portugal international defender from Benfica | Football News
1 August 2026 Off

Antonio Silva: Bournemouth clinch signing of Portugal international defender from Benfica | Football News

By Total Football News

Bournemouth have completed the signing of Portugal international defender Antonio Silva from Benfica.

The transfer is worth £21.4m plus a potential £4.3m in add-ons.

“I am very happy to be here,” Silva said.

“It’s a pleasure to play for Bournemouth and in the Premier League. I can’t wait to start the season with my team-mates and I’m excited to be here.

“The mentality is always to win. I will try

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Bournemouth transfers: Portugal defender Antonio Silva joins Cherries
1 August 2026 Off

Bournemouth transfers: Portugal defender Antonio Silva joins Cherries

By Total Football News

Portugal defender Antonio Silva says he is excited to join Bournemouth after signing for the Cherries in a deal worth up to £25.7m.

The 22-year-old joins from Benfica where he has been a regular since breaking into the first team in 2022 and has featured in the Champions League, Europa League and Club World Cup.

It is a key signing for Bournemouth, who identified replacing Marcos Senesi, following his

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Joao Felix: Al-Nassr agree fee with Chelsea to sign Portugal forward
27 July 2025 Off

Joao Felix: Al-Nassr agree fee with Chelsea to sign Portugal forward

By Total Football News

Al-Nassr have agreed a deal worth up to £43.7m for Chelsea forward Joao Felix.

The 25-year-old has been given permission to travel to Riyadh for his medical to complete the move.

Felix will link up with fellow Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo at the Saudi Pro League side after they saw off interest from his former club Benfica.

Chelsea recoup the £45m they paid Atletico Madrid for Felix last summer, having

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Portugal to Premier League moves – how will Gyokeres compare to other transfers?
27 July 2025 Off

Portugal to Premier League moves – how will Gyokeres compare to other transfers?

By Total Football News

There is no doubt about the most successful import from the Primeira Liga – Cristiano Ronaldo, who also came from Sporting.

The 18-year-old, then a winger, joined Manchester United for £12.24m in August 2003.

He went on to score 118 goals in 292 appearances for United – with 103 of those in the Premier League.

He won three Premier League titles, the Champions League and a Ballon d’Or before

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Yoane Wissa transfer news: Brentford striker leaves Portugal training camp amid Newcastle, Tottenham and Nottingham Forest interest
22 July 2025 Off

Yoane Wissa transfer news: Brentford striker leaves Portugal training camp amid Newcastle, Tottenham and Nottingham Forest interest

By Total Football News

Brentford forward Yoane Wissa has left the team’s pre-season base in Portugal amid growing uncertainty over his future.

BBC Sport has learned the 28-year-old has returned to London from the Bees’ training camp.

Wissa will now hold talks with Brentford director of football Phil Giles with a trio of Premier League clubs keen on him.

Newcastle, Tottenham and Nottingham Forest are among those with a firm interest in the DR

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Diogo Jota and André Silva’s funeral held in Portugal
5 July 2025 Off

Diogo Jota and André Silva’s funeral held in Portugal

By Total Football News

Players from Liverpool FC, who only three months ago were celebrating their Premier League win, arrived at the funeral together.

Watching them walk in line with each other, almost as they do when walking onto the pitch, was an emotional experience.

There was a strong feeling of community, but also a shared sombreness.

Many were visibly upset, with supporters on the other side of the barrier applauding the players. One

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Mateus Fernandes: Southampton sign Portugal Under-21 midfielder from Sporting Lisbon
20 August 2024 Off

Mateus Fernandes: Southampton sign Portugal Under-21 midfielder from Sporting Lisbon

By Total Football News

Southampton have signed midfielder Mateus Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon for a fee in the region of £15m.

The Portugal Under-21 international joins the Saints on a five-year deal.

Fernandes played five times for Sporting’s first team and spent last season on loan at Estoril, making 28 Primeira Liga appearances.

“I’m very happy to be here – it’s a dream come true to come to England and play in the Premier

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