Transfer market: Raphael Guerreiro on the way out, Benfica keen again | OneFootball

New developments in the market indicate that Raphael Guerreiro has once again come under Benfica's radar. According to what has been learned, the Portuguese international, a former European champion with Portugal, will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season and is being seen as a possible addition to José Mourinho’s squad.

Newspaper Record, , reports in its latest article that Benfica and Guerreiro may be close to reaching an agreement, since the footballer is an open Benfica supporter, something viewed positively by the club’s hierarchy, led by Rui Costa.

However, the same source explains that no decision has been made yet. Although the former European champion with Portugal’s characteristics appeal to both José Mourinho and Benfica’s directors, it is not guaranteed that Rui Costa will move forward with an offer to complete the signing of the left-back for the Luz.

The sports daily goes further and explains that Raphael Guerreiro’s role, if he heads to the Luz, would be more attack-minded. In other words, although he is a left-back, the Portuguese player could operate in more advanced areas of the pitch, suggesting that Mourinho would leave defensive duties to Samuel Dahl and José Neto.

"We would like to sincerely thank Rapha for the time we spent together: on the pitch, he was always a reliable player, and personalities like his enrich any dressing room," wrote Bayern Munich when announcing the departure of the number 22 at the end of the season.

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