In Türkiye, they say that Benfica will be taking a decisive step in the Rafa Silva dossier. According to Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, a journalist specializing in the market, the general director of the Eagles, Mário Branco, is in Istanbul to negotiate directly with Besiktas the transfer of the Portuguese international, in a process that could be concluded soon.
O A Sportsin turn, even states that Benfica and Besiktas have already reached a preliminary agreement for the transfer, at a time when Rafa Silva is in dispute with the Turkish club. The conflict between the player and the Istanbul team has facilitated the opening of negotiations, with the Reds paying attention to the market opportunity to guarantee a strong reinforcement for the attack.
Rafa Silva, 32 years old, is a well-known name at Luz, where he spent several seasons of high performance before heading to Turkey, in 2024. The possibility of returning to Portuguese football, and in particular to Benfica, will be welcomed by the player, who will want sporting stability after a spell marked by problems outside the four lines at Besiktas. The Eagles’ interest is not new, but it has gained strength in recent weeks, precisely due to the dispute between Rafa and the Turkish club.
Mário Branco’s presence in Istanbul is interpreted as a clear sign of Benfica’s intention to speed up the process and try to close the deal as quickly as possible.
