Rafa clarifies intentions, ex-Benfica man responds to Besiktas | OneFootball

Rafa Silva is not going to end his career, but he is very interested in resolving the issue of leaving Besiktas in a way that is positive for both parties. The player responded to the controversy he has been involved in over the past few days through a statement from the agency that manages his sports career.

"He is not going to end his career and does not want to hear about offers while he is under contract" is the first assurance given in the statement signed by João Araújo, CEO of Onsoccer International, where Rafa Silva ultimately makes his intentions for the future clear.

The document explains that Rafa Silva "never considered himself above anyone at Besiktas", but that, nevertheless, "he no longer felt able, in the current context, to continue performing his role as he always has until now and made the decision to inform the club (back in October) that he intended to leave".

The issue of ending his career was, therefore, a misunderstanding, since "Rafa even admitted that it might be preferable to end his career rather than prolong the situation he was experiencing", something the former Benfica player only said "in a moment of venting".

The statement also explains that there were no threats from Rafa Silva, and that the player even made himself available to forgo any compensation if Besiktas allowed him to leave the club. The Turkish club, however, insists on a payment of 15 million euros to release the former Benfica player. In conclusion, the agency calls for "common sense and the search for a path that meets the common interest".

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