Rafa Silva’s social media post sends Benfica fans wild | OneFootball

Rafa Silva - whose agent has taken action - set digital platforms ablaze in recent hours, causing a huge stir. The former Benfica footballer shared photos on Portuguese soil, accompanied by the caption “Just passing through,” a phrase that was enough to spark euphoria among the red supporters.

Rafa at Luz only on a free transfer

This whirlwind visit comes at a very delicate professional moment for the Portuguese player. The forward remains in open conflict with Besiktas, the Turkish club he currently represents. The relationship between the parties has significantly deteriorated, opening the door to a premature departure from Istanbul, a scenario that is gaining more and more traction.

The board led by Rui Costa is extremely attentive to this market opportunity. There is clear interest in bringing the star back, but Benfica has imposed a clear condition: the deal will only go through if the Portuguese international manages to amicably terminate his contract and arrive at Luz on a free transfer.

Benfica wants a winger at the start of January

Time is a crucial factor in this complex negotiation process. The club’s management wants to close the deal as quickly as possible in order to have the player available for important decisions in January. If there is no agreement for a contract termination in Turkey, the Eagles promise to shift their focus to other already identified attacking targets.

While at Benfica, Rafa Silva - valued at 5 million euros - played a total of 326 official matches in all competitions. Wearing the Sacred Mantle, the winger scored 94 goals and provided 67 assists. During his time at Luz, the winger also won three national championships, two Cândido de Oliveira Super Cups, and one Portuguese Cup.

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