Official: Rafa Silva returns to Benfica (Video) | OneFootball

It's official! Rafa Silva is back at Benfica. The announcement was made late Thursday afternoon, January 22, through the official communication channels of the Eagles. In the information bulletin, the Eagles provide some context around the deal and the athlete's contract. Hours earlier, the press had already reported how much he would earn at the Clube da Luz.

In the statement shared on the Eagles' official website, the following information is available: "The forward Rafa, 32 years old, is a reinforcement for the professional football team of Sport Lisboa e Benfica". Thus, the return of the former Portuguese international is confirmed.

In the same note, the Eagles reveal the number the footballer will wear, as well as the duration of his new contract with the Clube da Luz: "The new owner of the Eagles' No. 27 jersey transferred from Besiktas to the Glorious, signing a contract valid until 2028".

Thus ends the saga of Rafa Silva. It should be remembered that this entire situation began last November 2025, when the footballer clashed with the coach and management of Besiktas, refusing to play for the club and demanding to leave the Black Eagles in the winter market, where Benfica was pointed out as the player's choice.

This season, while at Besiktas, Rafa Silva — valued at five million euros — played 16 official matches: 10 in the Turkish League, four in the Conference League, and two in the Europa League qualifying phase. In the 1,360 minutes played, the player scored five goals and provided three assists.

Check out the video shared by Benfica:

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