Rafa and Besiktas clash heats up again, Benfica rubbing their hands | OneFootball

The conflict between Besiktas and Rafa Silva has intensified. The former Portuguese international missed the training session on the morning of this Sunday, November 16, despite being present at the Black Eagles' training center. The player remains at the center of controversy with Benfica eyeing a possible business opportunity.

The former Eagles player has even refused to wear the Turkish club's jersey again if the coach of the Istanbul giant remains in charge of the team. In a press conference, Serdal Adali, president of Besiktas, publicly clarified Rafa Silva's future and threatened the forward with FIFA.

Amidst the controversy, Rui Costa has reportedly even spoken with José Mourinho about this dossier. The coach of Clube da Luz has given the green light for the signing, being an admitted admirer of the 32-year-old winger's qualities, particularly his speed.

The future of the Portuguese player is on fire and a departure is being planned. Besiktas wants 15 million euros to release the Portuguese player. This, in fact, is the amount revealed by the player himself in a lengthy statement where Rafa Silva denied the club's institutional version.

Rafa Silva – valued at 7 million euros – represented Benfica for eight seasons (2016/17 to 2023/24), having cost the Eagles' coffers 16 million euros. In total, the former Portuguese international recorded impressive numbers with the Sacred Mantle: 326 games, 94 goals, 67 assists, and eight titles, including three National Championships.

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