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·12 December 2025

Besiktas deliver bad news to Benfica, and it’s not about Rafa Silva

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Besiktas has informed Sport Lisboa e Benfica of their intention to terminate David Jurásek's loan during the winter transfer window. The Czech left-back is not in the Turkish team's plans for the second half of the season, forcing Rui Costa to seek immediate solutions to resolve this complex issue and avoid devaluation.

Jurásek dissatisfied in Turkey

The player is also not satisfied with his current situation in Istanbul, much like Rafa Silva - who has been a hot topic -, where he has gradually lost space and prominence. The lack of playing time and mutual dissatisfaction have led to the decision to anticipate the end of the temporary agreement set for the summer of 2025.


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The ideal solution now is to quickly find a new club willing to take the left-back on loan. The primary goal is to ensure the athlete continues to play regularly in another competitive context, allowing him to regain lost confidence and the market value that motivated his initial signing.

Benfica does not accept a return at any cost

However, the Eagles have already made it clear that they will not accept canceling the loan agreement without a guaranteed alternative. The management led by Rui Costa flatly refuses to take the player back into the main squad without a secured destination for him to play in the second half of the current sports season.

This season, while playing for Besiktas, David Jurásek has participated in 18 official matches across various competitions. The 25-year-old defender has played in Turkish league matches and European competition qualifiers. During his time on the field, the Czech international has not scored any goals.

Frequently Asked Questions about David Jurásek

  • What does Besiktas want? The Turkish club intends to return Jurásek to Benfica in January.
  • Does the player want to leave? Yes, the left-back is dissatisfied with the lack of playing time in Istanbul.
  • Does Benfica accept the return? Benfica will only accept canceling the loan if there is another club to place the player. What are the season's numbers? Jurásek has played 18 games for Besiktas, without scoring any goals.
  • How much did Jurásek cost Benfica? 14 million euros, in 2023, from Slavia Prague.

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