Benfica consider key move to bring Rafa Silva back from Besiktas | OneFootball

Benfica has not yet given up on securing the return of Rafa Silva. The information was reported by the newspaper A Bola, confirming the Eagles’ persistence in this matter. The club’s management remains hopeful of having the former number 27 back in the squad, despite the challenges inherent to a process of such financial and sporting complexity.

Benfica now open to negotiating Rafa Silva with Besiktas

According to the same source, the leaders at Luz still have the main goal of not paying anything to Besiktas for the transfer. However, at this advanced stage of the market, the Board now admits that, eventually, they may have to loosen the purse strings. The initial intransigence may give way to enable the desired agreement between all parties involved.

The two clubs are actively negotiating over Jurásek. The Czech full-back is currently on loan from Benfica to the Turkish side, but will move permanently to Slavia Prague. This parallel issue could unlock part of the deal for the Portuguese forward, serving as a bargaining chip or facilitator in the negotiations to speed up a final agreement.

André Luiz or Wesley in parallel

The possible signing of André Luiz or Wesley does not affect the club’s desire for the former Portuguese international. The player’s profile is highly appreciated by José Mourinho, who sees in him unique characteristics for his style of play. The Setúbal-born coach believes that the arrival of this reinforcement would immediately add quality and experience to the attack.

This season, wearing the Besiktas shirt, Rafa Silva – valued at 5 million euros – has played 16 matches: 10 in the Süper Lig, four in the Conference League, and two in the Europa League qualifiers. In 1,360 minutes on the pitch, the player, who is under contract until June 2028, has scored five goals and provided three assists.

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