Besiktas set 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 became aware of an alleged meeting between Rui Costa and Rafa Silva, something the Turkish side did not appreciate. However, the Portuguese footballer has denied meeting with the Eagles.

As revealed by the newspaper Record in its edition this Tuesday, December 2, 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 in fact 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 he would only play for Benfica — had no valid reason to meet with the official and the 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, provided an update: “[Rafa Silva] feels deeply disappointed with the expectations that were created for him regarding the project he agreed to join: fighting for the national title and having positive performances in European competitions.”

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

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