Explosive update in the Rafa Silva saga: Benfica and Besiktas in the mix | OneFootball

The return of Rafa Silva to Benfica may have become complicated. According to information coming from Turkey, Besiktas’ strong stance may have made the former player of the Eagles think twice and, after missing training sessions, he could be preparing to return to action for the Black Eagles.

Rafa Silva’s desire to leave Besiktas was already, practically, a given. After missing team training sessions without justification, the Istanbul club was preparing to file a complaint with FIFA, something that, according to ‘Fanatik’, may have made the former Benfica player change his mind.

Quoted by ‘Fanatik’, Rafa Silva explained his side of the story: “The problem is not money. If it was, I would have gone to play in the Arab countries. I have family problems (...) In fact, I wanted to leave at the end of last season. My only wish was to return to my country, but I didn’t get a positive response from the management.”

“I was demoralized and very upset. I was very confused. After recent events, I reconsidered. I want this issue to be resolved now. I will return to games and training. I don’t know what will happen during the break, but as long as I am given responsibilities, I will do my best for my team,” Rafa Silva concluded, thus reversing his intention to leave Besiktas – which is already considering a replacement for the Portuguese winger.

‘Fanatik’ also reports that last Tuesday Rafa Silva already returned to work at Besiktas, having completed an individual session. The expectation is that, this Wednesday, November 26, the Portuguese player will return to training with the rest of the team.

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