Rafa Silva back at Benfica, already eyeing his next goal | OneFootball

Rafa Silva is back at Benfica, after a year and a half adventure in Turkey. Officially announced yesterday, January 22, the Portuguese international hopes to start his second spell at Luz on the right foot and already has a goal in mind.

According to the newspaper A Bola, in its Friday edition, January 23, the Portuguese star is just six goals away from reaching the milestone of 100 goals with the Sacred Mantle of Benfica. A number that, over the course of this season, the 32-year-old forward could very well surpass.

After yesterday's official announcement, it is more than certain that the new owner of the number 27 shirt — Bruma took number 7 — will show up today at Seixal to begin training with his new teammates and some old acquaintances from the squad. By all indications, Rafa Silva is racing to be among José Mourinho’s options for the match against Estrela da Amadora, scheduled for January 25.

The figures of the deal were not disclosed by either party, however, both national and international press report that Benfica paid an amount around five million euros, with an additional €2M possible in variables. Rafa Silva signed a contract valid for two and a half seasons, until the summer of 2028.

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

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