Italians want cut-price Obrador, Benfica shut the door | OneFootball

Torino remain committed to securing the signing of Rafa Obrador for next season. Despite deciding not to trigger the nine-million-euro purchase clause included in the loan agreement, the Italian club still view the Spanish left-back as one of their priorities to strengthen the squad.

According to the Italian newspaper La Stampa, the Turin club’s officials are now trying to negotiate more favorable terms with Benfica, seeking to reduce the fee demanded by the Eagles for the player’s permanent transfer.

On Benfica’s side, the position remains unchanged. Benfica continue to value Obrador at nine million euros, an amount that carries particular importance due to the agreement established with Real Madrid, the Spanish defender’s former club.

Los Blancos retain the right to 50 percent of any future sale of the player, which is why Benfica’s officials are standing firm in negotiations. The same publication reports that Obrador’s performances during his spell at Torino gave positive signs and particularly pleased Ignazio Abate, the new coach of the Italian side.

Talks between the two clubs are ongoing, with Torino waiting for a possible softening of Benfica’s financial demands or the possibility of a new loan, this time with a mandatory purchase clause. As squad planning for the 2026/27 season continues, Benfica are still closely monitoring the Spanish full-back’s situation.

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