Besiktas want Benfica defender after missing out on Pavlidis | OneFootball

Besiktas failed to sign Greek forward Vangelis Pavlidis, a breakdown in negotiations that was confirmed after the recent statements made by sporting director Mário Branco. Faced with this deadlock with Benfica, the Black Eagles’ officials immediately turned their attention to the Portuguese market and now want to secure the transfer of another left-footed player from the Clube da Luz first-team squad.

It is Rafa Obrador. According to reports in that country, Besiktas are interested in the Spanish full-back. The Turks have a history of doing business with Benfica. They bought Orkun Kokçu from the Eagles last summer for €30 million, and players such as Rafa Silva, João Mário and Gedson Fernandes have already played for the Eurasian side.

The Istanbul club have reportedly already put a €7 million offer on the table for the Spanish player, who spent last season on loan at Torino and got minutes for the Turin side.

However, Benfica are said to be demanding €10 million, so as not to lose out compared to Obrador’s cost. Real Madrid agreed to sell him for €5 million, but retained 50% of the capital gain from any future transfer.

who is also in Deportivo La Coruña’s plans, where he has already played.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.