15.11.2025 22:54
As the Rafa Silva crisis escalates in Beşiktaş, striking statements have come from head coach Sergen Yalçın and President Serdal Adalı. Sergen Yalçın said about Rafa Silva, "The player clearly stated on the first day I arrived that he would not participate in training and would not play in matches. I told my team, 'Don't touch Rafa,' but he has significantly increased the pressure. It has now become an issue that I can no longer resolve. I informed the president about the situation. He has completely cut off communication with us and is sending messages through his manager. He is threatening us."
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During the Rafa Silva process, which turned into a major crisis in Beşiktaş, head coach Sergen Yalçın made striking statements at a press conference held together with President Serdal Adalı. Yalçın stated that the Portuguese star has been disconnected from the team for weeks, has refused to attend training, and has completely cut off communication.
"I AM VERY UNHAPPY HERE, I WANT TO LEAVE," HE SAID
Sergen Yalçın noted that Rafa Silva clearly expressed his desire to leave during the individual meetings held on the first day he took office.
Yalçın said, "Rafa told me, 'I am very unhappy here, I was forced to come to the summer camp, I do not want to stay.' Arroyo said similar things. We still tried to get things back on track; I told him we would make him comfortable and find a solution. We managed for a while, but the issue came up again," he said.
"HE DECLARED THAT HE WOULD NOT ATTEND TRAINING OR MATCHES"
Yalçın stated that the ongoing process reached a critical point during the week of the Kasımpaşa match, revealing that the Portuguese star has completely refused to train with the team. Yalçın said, "The player clearly stated that he would not attend training and would not play in matches. I told my team, 'Do not touch Rafa,' but he has escalated the situation significantly. It has now gone beyond what I can resolve. I informed the president of the situation. Our door is still open, but he has completely cut off communication with us and is sending messages through his manager," he expressed.
"NO ONE IS BIGGER THAN BEŞİKTAŞ"
Responding to claims that Rafa Silva reacted to being substituted, Sergen Yalçın stated that the player's behavior is unacceptable, saying, "If you are asking, 'Why did you take him out?' I apologize, I took him out. Ronaldo and Messi also get substituted. No one is bigger than the Beşiktaş community here. I have to think about the interests of the team."
Yalçın also mentioned that the manager made threatening statements like, "Let him play this week, or else..." and said, "No one can speak to Beşiktaş like that."
SERDAL ADALI: "HE SAID HE WANTED TO QUIT FOOTBALL"
Beşiktaş President Serdal Adalı also provided striking details about the behind-the-scenes of the process. Adalı stated that he thought Rafa Silva initially reacted to being substituted, but the issue escalated to a completely different point.
Adalı said, "We spoke with his manager, then we had dinner with Rafa. But the player told me he wanted to quit football. Then he changed his mind and said he wanted to go to another club. We have no debts to him. Even for the fans, we wanted him to step on the field until the mid-season break, but he did not take a single step," he said.
"I WILL BRING 3 MILLION EUROS, LET US GO" OFFER
Adalı stated that the offer coming from Rafa Silva's side is unacceptable, saying, "His manager said, 'Let me bring 3 million euros, let us go.' It’s a ridiculous offer! This is Beşiktaş. Beşiktaş determines the conditions. If the player wants, he can bring his transfer fee, or he can fulfill his obligations until the end of his contract. Otherwise, he cannot go anywhere." he said.
Adalı expressed that if necessary, they would go through FIFA, stating that Beşiktaş would not give up on its goals because of a player. While the Rafa Silva crisis in Beşiktaş grows day by day, both Sergen Yalçın's and Serdal Adalı's statements indicate that the ties with the Portuguese star have largely been severed. The next step for the black-and-white management will be for Rafa Silva to either bring his transfer fee or return to the team.
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