Transfer market heats up: Benfica go all in for Rafa Silva | OneFootball

Benfica intends to close the Rafa Silva deal very soon. According to what has been determined, the Reds’ management, led by Rui Costa, wants to finalize the signing of the Portuguese international, who wants to leave Besiktas, by the end of this week.

As reported by the newspaper Record in its Monday edition, January 19, the Club of Light wants to have Rafa Silva as soon as possible, so that the 32-year-old forward can be included in José Mourinho’s options for the Eagles’ upcoming matches. Furthermore, both the club and the player have already agreed on the terms of the contract.

Thus, Benfica only needs to finalize negotiations with Besiktas, which has been the main issue for the Reds’ board. The same source explains that the Club of Light is willing to pay around 5 million euros for the player; however, the Turkish club is seeking a fee closer to 7 million euros.

However, the demands do not stop there. On top of the fixed amount to be paid by Benfica, the Black Eagles want Benfica to reimburse the Istanbul club for the three months of salary they paid Rafa Silva, coinciding with the period in which the player refused to play.

This season, playing for Besiktas, Rafa Silva — valued at five million euros — has played 16 official matches: 10 in the Turkish League, four in the Conference League, and two in the Europa League qualifying rounds. In the 1,360 minutes played, the player scored five goals and provided three assists.

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