Overview
- FC Porto announced the 41-year-old’s signing in mid-December, and he is expected to debut on January 4 against Santa Clara.
- Antonio Cassano claimed on Viva El Fútbol that AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri blocked a near-return despite Zlatan Ibrahimović’s approval.
- Cassano said Silva personally called Allegri, was told Milan were looking for a striker, and was ready to join on a free with modest wages and mentor Matteo Gabbia.
- Neither AC Milan nor Allegri has publicly corroborated Cassano’s version of the talks.
- Silva terminated his Fluminense contract to resume European football, citing family ties near London, and he signed with Porto through June 2026 with an option to 2027 as he hopes to remain in Brazil’s 2026 World Cup plans.