Benfica legend makes shock decision, could quit football | OneFootball

Rafa Silva is considering ending his football career. The former Benfica player is not happy at Besiktas, having clashed with the Turkish coach Sergen Yalçin, but the situation might not stop there, and the athlete is even contemplating hanging up his boots in the near future.

According to information reported by the Turkish press, Rafa Silva communicated his decision to the president of Besiktas, Serdar Adali, at the beginning of the month. The leader of the historic Turkish club asked the Portuguese player for full focus on the match against Fenerbahçe (which the black eagles lost 3-2), promising a new meeting after the game.

Despite Rafa Silva's desire, the truth is that the former Benfica player had a very positive debut season at Besiktas (49 games, 18 goals, and 12 assists). This season, even though he hasn't played since November 2, the winger has five goals and three assists in 16 matches, being one of the most influential players.

It remains to be seen whether this alleged stance by Rafa Silva aims at leaving Besiktas or if the former Benfica star might actually retire from professional football. The answer will only come after the international break. The Turks have a match scheduled against Samsunspor on November 23, at 2:00 PM.

Rafa Silva - valued at 7 million euros - represented Benfica for eight seasons (2016/17 to 2023/24), costing the eagles 16 million euros. In total, the former Portuguese international recorded impressive numbers with the Sacred Mantle: 326 games, 94 goals, 67 assists, and eight titles, including three National Championships.

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