Torino step up for Rafael Obrador, offer appeals to Benfica | OneFootball

Torino is interested in signing Rafael Obrador. According to journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the Italians have already made a formal approach for the left-back. The proposal involves the temporary loan of the player until the end of the sports season, with strong possibilities of the deal advancing soon.

The detail that satisfies Benfica's management is the inclusion of a purchase option clause. Rui Costa prefers to transfer the player permanently, so this clause in the contract facilitates negotiations. The goal is to recover part of the investment previously made in the left-footer.

It is important to remember that the footballer arrived at Luz at the beginning of this season, coming from Real Madrid, for 5 million euros. However, the Spaniard never managed to establish himself in the main squad, struggling to adapt to Portuguese football and the competitive demands of a major national club.

Spaniard without opportunities since Mourinho's arrival at Benfica

With Bruno Lage as the head coach, the young player still managed to get some playing time. However, since José Mourinho's arrival, he has never worn the Sacred Mantle in official matches. The current coach does not count on his services, opening the door for 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 the Liga Portugal Betclic and two in the Segunda Liga. In the 237 minutes he was on the field, the defender, who has a contract until June 2023, scored one goal and made one assist.

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