Las Palmas have unveiled Porto’s youngest-ever player and goal scorer Fabio Silva as their new striker.
Wolverhampton Wanderers sent the Portuguese forward Fabio Silva on a one-year loan to the La Liga side despite receiving bids from several clubs including Sevilla and Genoa.
The 22-year-old striker has struggled to make an impact in the Premier League club since his £35m move from Porto in 2020, scoring just five goals in 72 appearances.
Silva has previously had loan spells at Anderlecht, PSV Eindhoven, and Rangers, with his last Wolves appearance coming in November 2023.
Meanwhile, the Portuguese promising forward Silva went on his fourth loan spell, joining La Liga side UD Las Palmas for a first taste of Spanish football on August 30 2024.
However, it was not until Thursday afternoon, September 12, that the La Liga club introduced him as Las Palmas’ new striker.
The young Portuguese talent expressed his excitement to play in La Liga and promised to work towards achieving victories.
In his first statements, Silva revealed the La Liga club were the first team to show interest in him and that’s why he’s reciprocated that gesture to sign for the club.
He said, “Las Palmas was the first team to reach out to me in May. It’s the team I’ve joined, my first love. I’ve learned that things happen naturally in life.”
Fabio Silva uploaded a picture of him holding his Las Palmas shirt alongside Portuguese teammate Essugo with caption “I’m very happy to fulfill my goal of playing in La Liga! Thank you for your love, fans! Up the team!”
This move marks another attempt to revitalize Silva’s career, with Wolves keen to sell the forward. Las Palmas will hope Silva can find his form and make a significant contribution to the team’s success.
Fabio Silva’s Football Career
Fabio Silva’s football career has been marked by impressive milestones and records. Joining Wolves from Porto in 2020, Silva brought with him a wealth of experience, having already made history as Porto’s youngest ever player and goal scorer.
Silva’s journey began in the youth systems of Benfica and Porto, where he showcased his talent with 20 goals in 26 matches for Porto’s under-19s. This form earned him a senior debut in the Primeira Liga at just 17 years and 22 days, making him the youngest league player in Porto’s history.
Silva’s achievements didn’t stop there. He went on to break Ruben Neves’ records, becoming Porto’s youngest player in European competition, youngest goal scorer, and youngest player to score in the league.
In his first season at Wolves, Silva scored crucial goals against West Bromwich Albion and Burnley, opening his account in English football.
With 73 appearances for the senior side, Silva sought further development through loan spells at Anderlecht, PSV, where he won the KNVB Cup and Rangers.
For the 2024/25 season, Silva embarked on a new adventure, joining La Liga side UD Las Palmas on loan for his first taste of Spanish football.
Silva’s age
The Portuguese youngster was born on 19 July 2002. He is 22 years old.
Where as Fabio Silva gone?
Fabio Silva snubbed other clubs and made a deadline-day move to La Liga club UD Las Palmas, joining the club on loan for the 2024/25 campaign.
How much does Fabio Silva earns?
Fabio Silva earns a gross base salary of €4,950,000, equivalent of €95,192 per week, excluding any bonuses.
