Benfica on alert, media update Rafa Silva’s situation at Besiktas | OneFootball

Rafa Silva's situation has been making headlines all over the place. As it has been determined, the situation between the athlete and Besiktas has not yet reached a satisfactory conclusion and is of significant interest to Benfica. According to the local press, the footballer is still considering retiring from his career.

According to the Fanatik newspaper, the standoff between the two parties continues, with no end in sight. The same source reveals that Rafa Silva, in just a few weeks, met for the third time with Besiktas president, Serdal Adali. However, the case has not seen a positive change for the Black Eagles' fans.

The Turkish newspaper reveals what are said to be the words of the Besiktas president, who set a price for his departure: "You said you were feeling down, but your agent started talking to us about money. You don't want to leave football, you want to leave the club. You have a contract with us for another year and a half. If you bring 15 million euros, you can leave".

In light of this situation, the Istanbul club revealed last Thursday, November 13, that it will hold a press conference tomorrow, November 15, where it will clarify the situation of the former Portuguese international, whose future may involve a return to Portuguese football and to Benfica.

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

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