Linked with Benfica, fresh updates on Rafa's ties to Besiktas | OneFootball

Benfica wants the return of Rafa Silva, who is unhappy at Besiktas. The Portuguese forward does not wish to continue representing the Istanbul club and was absent from the most recent training session led by Sergen Yalçin.

According to information reported by Fanatik, Rafa was at Besiktas' training center but did not train with the rest of the team. The reason is currently unknown but is linked to the fact that the player does not want to stay at the club.

The future of the Portuguese player is uncertain, and a departure is being planned. Besiktas wants 15 million euros to let go of the former Benfica player. This is the amount revealed by the player himself in a long statement released by Onsoccer, the agency representing the athlete, which denied the club's official version.

Rafa is indeed unhappy with the 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), costing 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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