Bruno Fernandes says Sporting want striker who turned down Portugal | OneFootball

Rafa Silva might be on Sporting's radar. The player who stepped down from the National Team is trying to leave Besiktas and, despite being linked to a possible return to Benfica, Sporting also seems to be keeping an eye on the situation.

"Besides Benfica, there are other clubs in Portugal that really like Rafa. And he has always identified as a Sporting fan...", Bruno Fernandes, editor of the newspaper Record, made clear while providing an update on the topic.

It is worth noting that, in a statement, Rafa Silva made it clear that he is not retiring, but he is very interested in resolving the issue of leaving Besiktas in a way that is positive for both parties. The player responded to the controversy he has been surrounded by in recent days through a note from the agency managing his sports career.

The player even offered to forgo any compensation if Besiktas would let him leave the club. However, the Turkish club insists on a payment of 15 million euros to release the former Portuguese international. In conclusion, the agency appeals to "common sense and the search for a path that meets the common interest."

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