Benfica title-winner tells Varandas to take a hike, snubs Sporting deal | OneFootball

Rafa Silva does not want to be a Sporting player. The Lions are in the race for the Portuguese forward, who, if returning to Portugal, gives total and exclusive priority to Benfica, which intends to have the 32-year-old athlete back.

According to information reported by Maisfutebol, despite having admitted early in his career to being a Sporting fan, Rafa does not intend to sign with the green and whites. In Portugal, the former Portuguese international only wants Benfica.

Rafa also has offers from Saudi Arabia, potentially making the last major contract of his career. However, it seems that the forward prioritizes the sporting aspect over the financial one, and returning to play in Liga Portugal Betclic will be the next step.

Rafa is indeed unhappy with the current situation at Besiktas, but contrary to what was revealed by the Turkish president, he does not intend to end his career. The forward complains about a discrepancy between the project that was presented to him and the current state of the club.

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

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