Torino's huge blunder over Obrador, Benfica set to complicate things | OneFootball

Rafael Obrador has returned to Benfica, at least for now. Torino allowed the deadline to trigger the purchase option, set at 9 million euros, to expire and, although they remain interested in the Spanish left-back, they now intend to negotiate lower figures with Benfica’s SAD.

In addition to the interest shown by other clubs, Benfica’s officials believe there are teams willing to meet the amounts sought by the Eagles, keeping firmly to the benchmark set for a potential transfer.

The situation becomes even more important at a time when Benfica want to delay some market decisions until the arrival of the new coaching staff. Several players will be assessed during pre-season, including Rafael Obrador, before definitive decisions are made regarding the future of the squad.

It should be remembered that Real Madrid reserved 50% of the capital gain from any future sale of the Spanish full-back. If Obrador is transferred for the 9 million euros set out in the clause, the Madrid club will be entitled to around 2 million. For now, the most likely scenario is that the defender will join the Eagles’ pre-season preparations.

In the 2025/26 season, both for Benfica and Torino, Rafael Obrador - valued at 5 million euros - made 20 appearances: 16 in Serie A, two in Liga Portugal Meu Super, one in the Coppa Italia and one in Liga Portugal Betclic. In the 1,446 minutes he was on the pitch, he scored one goal and provided four assists.

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