Rafa Silva? Rui Costa on ex-Benfica star: I’m counting on him | OneFootball

Rui Costa evaded questions regarding interest in Rafa Silva. At the end of yesterday's meeting, Saturday, January 17, the President of Benfica was confronted by journalists but chose not to address the hot topic of the Eagles' market.

The situation in question occurred at the end of the match against the Vilacondenses, where Benfica won 2-0. Rui Costa was exchanging a few words with the fans present and signing some autographs, when he was asked if he counted on Rafa Silva as early as next week.

"I plan to continue the good path", replied the President of Benfica, audio captured by CMTV's television report. Rui Costa preferred to remain silent regarding negotiations for the former Portuguese international and spoke about the future commitments of the Reds.

It is worth remembering that Benfica, desperate to sign André Luiz, has been negotiating the return of Rafa Silva. According to sources, Besiktas intends to receive seven million euros fixed to release the player and that the Club of Light pays the three months of salaries during which Rafa Silva refused to play for the Black Eagles.

This season, while playing for Besiktas, Rafa Silva — valued at five million euros — played 16 official matches: 10 in the Turkish League, four in the Conference League, and two in the Europa League qualifying phase. In the 1,360 minutes played, the player scored five goals and provided three assists.

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