The Australian international has joined the Blues on a season-long loan deal to add extra quality to the PO4 outfit’s attacking options for their Championship return.

He joins Jordan Williams, Josh Murphy, Reuben Swann and Jordan Archer in making Fratton Park his new home, with the forward already integrated into the group as he joined the rest of Pompey’s 2024 summer intake to date for their first day of pre-season training on Monday.

Signed by Boro from Central Coast Mariners for a reported £500,000 12 months ago, Silvera featured 42 times in all competitions last season, scoring six goals and registering five assists. The 23-year-old remains highly rated at the Riverside Stadium – despite Boro’s decision to send him out on loan.

And it’s clear Pompey rate his attributes, too, as Mousinho spoke glowing about what Silvera could offer them next season.