Benfica: Rafa is practically closed and the Portuguese striker’s return to Luz could be announced this Wednesday. Negotiations between Benfica and Besiktas are practically concluded. Another sign that Rafa, 32 years old, will actually return and reinforce José Mourinho’s squad is that Bruma starts wearing the number 7 shirt, leaving free the 27 that Rafa wore during the eight years he spent wearing an eagle on his chest.
Braga: Niakité could be leaving Pedreira and heading to Fiorentina. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Italian club showed interest in the loan of the Malian central defender, but the Braguistas want another type of agreement to let the player leave in this transfer window.
Moreirense: Captain and undisputed starter, Maracás renewed his contract with the canons and extended his connection to the club, which ended at the end of this season. The 31-year-old Brazilian central defender’s new contract is valid until 2029.
E. Amadora: Tom Moustier was made official as the Tricolores’ most recent signing. The 23-year-old French midfielder was signed from Rot-Weiss Essen, which plays in the third tier of German football, and signed a contract valid for two and a half seasons.
Germany: At 39 years old, Edin Dzeko is about to embark on a new adventure. The Bosnian striker has everything set to head to Schalke 04 and continue his career in the second tier of German football. Behind is Fiorentina, who had signed Dzeko at the start of the current season.
