Rafael Obrador’s future takes a twist, but Benfica unfazed | OneFootball

Rafael Obrador is, after all, set to head to Spain. This information was reported this Friday by the newspaper Record, indicating a change of plans in the career of Benfica’s young defender during this winter transfer window. However, the same source does not specify the names of the clubs interested in signing him.

Initially, all reports pointed to the athlete heading to Torino in this transfer window. However, the situation has changed significantly in the last few hours, and Serie A will not be his final destination. The player is looking for a competitive project where he can get playing time and develop with the necessary professional regularity.

The proposal from the Turin club was based on a loan with an option to buy. Benfica is even willing to negotiate under these terms, but considered the 2 million euros offered for a permanent transfer to be insufficient. The club’s management values the player more highly and wants a greater financial return to release the left-footer on a permanent basis.

The Merengues have great faith in the player’s potential and are reportedly considering activating the existing buy-back clause. The goal of the Blancos would be to regain his rights and then loan the star to another team in a higher division to gain experience.

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

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