Forgotten by Benfica, Obrador wanted by Champions League club | OneFootball

Rafael Obrador has found a new lease of life in the second half of the season during his loan spell at Torino. Based on reports in the press, the left-back is not expected to remain with the Turin club; however, Roma, who secured qualification for the Champions League, are interested in signing the Benfica player.

According to Il Messaggero, the giallorossi see Obrador as a suitable option to strengthen their squad amid some expected departures. The same source explains that the club from the Italian capital believes the Benfica defender could be an alternative to Wesley, since the Brazilian is on the shortlist of several clubs.

Obrador has therefore caught Roma’s attention after delivering a number of very positive performances for Torino, the club the 22-year-old Spaniard joined on loan from the Eagles. In the agreement reached with Benfica in January, the Serie A club secured a purchase option valued at €9 million; however, all signs suggest it will not be triggered.

Although he has come in for heavy criticism in recent rounds, the truth is that the Italian press has always been delighted with the Spanish player’s qualities, as he recorded one goal and three assists for Torino. There is still no offer from Roma, but any amount submitted will require Benfica to hand over 50% to Real Madrid.

In the 2025/26 season, across his time with both Benfica and Torino, Rafael Obrador — valued at €4 million — made 20 appearances: 16 in Serie A, two in Liga Portugal Meu Super, one in the Coppa Italia and one in Liga Portugal Betclic. In the 1,446 minutes he spent on the pitch, the Spaniard registered four assists.

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