Player reportedly a Sporting fan snubs the Lions, could sign for Benfica | OneFootball

Rafa Silva ruled out the possibility of signing with Sporting. Although the player was linked to a possible move to Alvalade, this is unlikely to happen due to his own decision - but also because it is somewhat of a 'prohibitive' option for the lions, as reported exclusively by Leonino.

According to Mais Futebol, the Portuguese player looks favorably on a return to Portugal and to Benfica, but, despite being known to have some affinity for the green and whites, the forward does not intend to take that step in his career.

The news about the possibility of Rafa Silva signing with Sporting was made public by Bruno Fernandes, editor of the Record newspaper, who stated that several Portuguese clubs were attentive to the player's situation and that he "has always identified as a fan" of the lions.

The footballer is deeply disappointed with the instability experienced in recent months at Besiktas, with successive changes in management, constant alterations in the coaching staff, and a declining competitive performance leaving the Turkish club far from the title race.

Besiktas demands 15 million euros to release the Portuguese player. Rafa Silva – valued at 7 million euros – is in his second season in Turkey. In total, the footballer has scored 23 goals and provided 15 assists in 65 matches, without having won any titles.

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