Mourinho on Benfica’s Rafa Silva interest: They’ve planned it already | OneFootball

José Mourinho did not want to comment on the alleged interest of Benfica in Rafa Silva, but made sure to take a jab at sports commentators. In the preview of the match against Atlético CP, the Eagles' coach revealed that he does not know the player and therefore cannot dislike his personality.

"I can't talk about players from other clubs. I can, but I don't want to. And Rafa Silva is a player for Besiktas. I will not make any comment,” José Mourinho began by stating, addressing Benfica's interest in the former Portuguese international, which has been much talked about in recent days.

“Some of your colleagues have already drawn the picture, even saying that I don't like Rafa Silva, his personality. Who am I to dislike the personality of someone I don't even know?", concluded José Mourinho, commenting on some of the information circulating about his alleged relationship with the Besiktas winger.

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

The Atlético CP – Benfica match is scheduled for next Friday, November 21, at 8:30 PM, at the Estádio do Restelo. The game pertains to the fourth round of the Portuguese Cup and will be broadcast on RTP 1. The Eagles reached this stage after eliminating Chaves (2-0, with a brace from Vangelis Pavlidis).

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