Glorioso 1904 exclusive - Marco Silva eyes Guerreiro, Benfica decide | OneFootball

Marco Silva is not interested in signing Raphael Guerreiro, Glorioso 1904 has learned. Although the Portugal international has been linked with Benfica, the Eagles’ coach has no intention of moving forward with his signing.

The left-back is on his way out of Bayern Munich, and the former European champion with Portugal viewed a move to Benfica positively, being a passionate supporter of the club.Marco Silva will not give the green light for the transfer to happen.

One of the reasons for the rejection is his profile and physique. The former Fulham coach prefers a full-back with stronger defensive qualities and greater height, as Guerreiro stands at just 1.70m. The Benfica boss wants a more robust player.

The player’s age, as he turns 33 in December, is another factor being taken into account by the Benfica hierarchy. In the new cycle Benfica want to begin, with a greater focus on balancing experience and future performance, his profile is not seen as an immediate priority.

In 2025/26, playing for Bayern Munich, Raphael Guerreiro - valued at €5 million - featured in 29 matches: 18 in the Bundesliga, seven in the Champions League, three in the German Cup and one in the Super Cup. In the 1,210 minutes he spent on the pitch, the Portuguese player recorded six goals and two assists.

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