Besiktas ready to go to war with Benfica over Rafa Silva | OneFootball

Besiktas is considering filing a complaint with FIFA against Benfica. According to reports, the Istanbul club has become aware of an alleged meeting between Rui Costa and Rafa Silva, something the Turks did not appreciate. However, the Portuguese footballer has denied meeting with the Eagles.

As revealed by the newspaper Record in its Tuesday, December 2nd edition, a source close to the Portuguese forward assured that he never established contact with Rui Costa, nor with José Mourinho, coach of Benfica. Nevertheless, Besiktas believes that this meeting did indeed take place and that it was not authorized.

According to the Turkish newspaper ‘Takvim’, the Black Eagles’ management is furious about the situation, stating that the number 27 — who recently reportedly assured that he would only play for Benfica — had no valid reason to meet with the manager and coach of the Lisbon club.

In their view, Besiktas will proceed with a complaint to FIFA because they believe the player, together with Benfica, violated the rules of ethics in transfers. In recent days, Onsoccer, the player’s agency, has clarified the situation: “[Rafa Silva] feels deeply disappointed with the expectations that were created for him regarding the project he agreed to join: to fight for the national title and have positive performances in European competitions.”

Rafa Silva — currently valued at 7 million euros — is going through a turbulent time in his second year of contract with the Turkish club. This season, the 32-year-old forward, wearing the Besiktas shirt, has played 16 official matches. In the 1,360 minutes he has spent on the pitch, he has scored five goals and provided three assists.

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