Obrador opens up on exit, recalls Benfica talks: He told me... | OneFootball

Rafael Obrador has been catching the eye since moving to Torino on loan. In an interview with the Spanish press, the left-back spoke about the possibility of having stayed at Deportivo de La Coruña, his move to Benfica, and the conversation he had with José Mourinho.

"There was interest in renewing the loan at Deportivo, but Real Madrid were not interested because my contract was coming to an end. Then I received offers one after another, including Benfica’s," the Spanish full-back began, speaking to El After de Post United.

"I looked at the history of left-backs: Grimaldo, Carreras… it was a good opportunity. And it’s Benfica. When I arrived, I quickly realized the size of the club," Rafael Obrador added, describing what his experience was like when he moved to Lisbon.

"I played against Tondela and also a few games for Benfica B to get match fitness," added the Spain under-21 international, explaining that he did not have many opportunities to establish himself in the Eagles’ team, with the coaches preferring other names.

"Mourinho called me in to talk. He told me he trusted me, but that the starting left-back [Samuel Dahl] was having a very good season and he could not take him out. He was always honest," concluded the Spanish full-back, recalling the conversation he had with the Special One.

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