Sporting’s rivals have an ace to lure Rafa Silva away from Benfica | OneFootball

Club Brugge has entered the race for Rafa Silva. According to information released by the Turkish press in recent hours, Sporting's next opponent in the Champions League is very interested in the 32-year-old winger from Besiktas and could even prevent the player from returning to Benfica.

The trump card played by Club Brugge is that the Belgians are willing to offer Besiktas several million euros for Rafa Silva. Apparently, an official proposal will be sent to the Turkish club in the coming weeks. It remains to be seen what amounts we are talking about, with Serdar Adal having already set his asking price.

It should be noted that, despite wanting Rafa Silva to return, Benfica is not willing to incur any costs for the deal. In other words, Rui Costa intends to bring the player in on a free transfer, which, judging by Besiktas’ latest public statements, seems quite complicated.

On the other hand, regarding the offer made to Rafa Silva, Benfica is willing to put on the table figures very similar to those offered to the winger when he left the Eagles in 2024. The 32-year-old would be one of the highest-paid players in the squad.

Rafa Silva – valued at 7 million euros – represented Benfica for eight seasons (2016/17 to 2023/24), having cost the club 16 million euros. In total, the former Portuguese international posted impressive numbers in the Sacred Mantle: 326 games, 94 goals, 67 assists, and eight titles, including three National Championships.

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