Player yet to feature under Mourinho at Benfica could join… Real Madrid | OneFootball

Rafael Obrador could become a reinforcement for Real Madrid. According to journalist Giacomo Morandin, the Merengues have great faith in the Spaniard's qualities and are considering blocking his move to Torino. The strategy involves activating the buyback clause included in the previous deal with the Eagles to ensure his return.

Obrador could leave Benfica and return to Real Madrid

In recent hours, the U21 international was linked with the historic Italian club, but the deal might fall through. The unexpected intervention of the Blancos promises to complicate matters. Florentino Pérez seems determined to reclaim the asset, altering the initially planned destination for this transfer window, diverting the player from Serie A.

One likely scenario involves the Madrid club reclaiming him and then loaning the full-back to the Turin team. This way, they keep the prodigy within their ranks. From Benfica's perspective, the goal is achieved, freeing themselves of a surplus that does not fit into the technical team's plans.

Full-back without space under Mourinho

With Bruno Lage at the helm, the young player still managed to get some playing time. However, since José Mourinho's arrival, he has never donned the Sacred Mantle in official matches. The current coach does not count on his services, opening the door to a transfer to Serie A this winter.

This season, wearing Benfica's jersey, Rafael Obrador – valued at 2 million euros – played three games: one in Liga Portugal Betclic and two in the Segunda Liga. In the 237 minutes he was on the field, the full-back, who is under contract until June 2030, scored one goal and made one assist.

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