Obrador could leave Benfica for former Spanish champions | OneFootball

Rafa Obrador is on Deportivo’s radar, newly promoted to LaLiga, which wants to strengthen its squad with a player well known to the Galician club. It was precisely in Galicia, during the 2024/25 season, playing for the Galicians on loan from Real Madrid, that the left-back made a name for himself before moving to Benfica.

According to various media outlets in Galicia, there is an understanding between the Spanish club and the player regarding interest in a possible move. However, the main stumbling block lies in the structure of the deal. Deportivo, Spanish champions in 1999/2000, prefer a loan with an option to buy, a formula Benfica do not want to repeat after a recent experience that did not work out as expected.

From Benfica’s side, the preference is for a permanent transfer or, alternatively, a loan with a mandatory purchase clause set at a minimum of €9 million. Benfica’s stance is also linked to the financial model of the deal, since Real Madrid are entitled to 50% of any future capital gain.

The current situation comes after Torino ended the season without triggering the €9 million purchase option, despite the player’s performances during the loan spell. The scenario has reinforced Benfica’s intention to avoid agreements that do not guarantee a future financial return.

Rafa Obrador, signed from Real Madrid for around €5 million, therefore remains one of the open files in Benfica’s transfer market. Talks between the two clubs are ongoing, with Torino waiting for a possible softening of Benfica’s financial demands or the chance of a new loan.

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