Attention, Benfica! Besiktas could help keep hold of Rafa Silva | OneFootball

Besiktas may be close to finding a solution to the "drama" of Rafa Silva. It has been reported that the black eagles might be considering the dismissal of their current coach, while already having a new target in mind, a scenario that could permanently close the door on a hypothetical return of the player to Benfica.

According to the newspaper Record, in this Saturday's edition, the Istanbul club's priority is to hire Tite, the former coach of Brazil with experience in clubs like Palmeiras and Flamengo. It's worth remembering that the tension between the Portuguese international and Besiktas began when the player refused to play for the club while Sergen Yalçin was in charge of the team.

The press suggests that the possible hiring of the Brazilian coach, who recently decided to return to activity, could be a change capable of influencing Rafa Silva to stay in Istanbul. The fact of having a coach who speaks the same language could be an incentive for the Portuguese to close the door on a potential departure.

However, as Record adds, Tite does not rule out a return to Brazilian football at the same time. The sports daily explains that the former Brazil coach is in negotiations with Besiktas, but there are no guarantees that they will reach a successful conclusion.

As is known, Rafa Silva is reintegrated into Besiktas' activities; however, the situation with coach Yalçin is not favorable. Despite having achieved two victories in the last three matches, the truth is that the black eagles are performing below expectations in the league, occupying the sixth position, with 24 points — 12 behind the leader, Galatasaray — after 14 rounds.

Fredrik Aursnes recently gave high praise to Rafa:

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