Rafa Silva posts on social media, sends Benfica fans wild | OneFootball

Rafa Silva - whose agent has taken action - has set digital platforms ablaze in recent hours, causing a huge stir. The former Benfica footballer shared photos on Portuguese soil, accompanied by the caption “Just passing through,” a phrase that was enough to spark euphoria among the red-clad fans.

Rafa at Luz only for free

This whirlwind visit occurs in a very delicate professional context for the Portuguese athlete. The forward is in an open conflict with Besiktas, the Turkish club he currently represents. The relationship between the parties has significantly deteriorated, opening the door to a premature exit from Istanbul, a scenario that is gaining more traction.

The management led by Rui Costa is extremely attentive to this market opportunity. There is an unequivocal interest in having the star back, but Benfica has set a clear condition: the deal will only happen if the Portuguese international can amicably part ways and arrive at Luz for free.

Benfica wants winger by early January

Time is a crucial factor in this complex negotiation process. The red structure aims to close the deal as quickly as possible to have the player available for the important decisions in January. If there is no agreement for the termination in Turkey, the Eagles promise to shift their focus to other targets already identified for the attack.

While at Benfica, Rafa Silva - valued at 5 million euros - played a total of 326 official matches across all competitions. With the Sacred Mantle, the winger scored 94 goals and made 67 assists. During his time at Luz, the winger also won three national championships, two Cândido de Oliveira Super Cups, and one Portuguese Cup.

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