Besiktas make key move to smooth Rafa Silva’s return to Benfica | OneFootball

Rafa Silva may be about to see his wish come true. According to the newspaper Takvim, the Besiktas management has chosen Facundo Buonanotte as their top target to replace the Portuguese player. This market move signals the Turks’ willingness to negotiate, paving the way for a transfer soon.

The signing of the Argentine would be the necessary catalyst to unlock the process. With a guaranteed replacement in Istanbul, the departure of the number 27 becomes a real and immediate possibility. The Eagles are closely following this development, awaiting the green light to move forward with the return of the 32-year-old player.

However, the board led by Rui Costa imposes a non-negotiable condition. Benfica will only accept the player’s return on a free transfer, without paying any amount for the transfer. For this to happen, the player must reach an agreement for an amicable termination with Besiktas.

Benfica’s alternatives become complicated

Interest in Wesley has recently waned and the financial demands from Rio Ave for André Luiz are considered prohibitive. Thus, the return of the Portuguese international gains weight as the most viable and economical solution to strengthen the attacking wings.

This season, wearing the Besiktas shirt, Rafa Silva – valued at 5 million euros – played 16 matches: 10 in the Süper Lig, four in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers, and two in the Europa League qualifiers. In the 1,360 minutes he was on the pitch, the forward scored five goals and provided three assists.

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