22.01.2026 09:40
After Benfica lost 2-0 to Juventus in the UEFA Champions League, Benfica's head coach Jose Mourinho drew attention with his response to a question about Rafa Silva. When asked whether Silva was a Benfica player, Mourinho replied, "He isn't." This response came in light of reports that Benfica had agreed with Beşiktaş to add Silva to their squad, but the transfer had not yet been formalized.
In the 7th week of the UEFA Champions League, Benfica lost 2-0 away to Juventus. The response given by Benfica's head coach Jose Mourinho to a question about Rafa Silva during the press conference after the match made headlines.
QUESTION ABOUT RAFA SILVA TO MOURINHO
When asked about Rafa Silva's situation during the press conference, Jose Mourinho turned to the media officer next to him instead of answering the question directly and said, "Is he a Benfica player?" After the media officer replied, "No, he is not," Mourinho briefly closed the topic by saying, "He isn't."
TRANSFER PROCESS ON THE AGENDA
It has been learned that Benfica has reached an agreement with Beşiktaş to add Rafa Silva to their squad, but the transfer has not yet been formalized. The Portuguese player's recent departure from Turkey has led to comments that the process has reached its final stage.
SEASON PERFORMANCE
Rafa Silva has played in 16 official matches this season wearing the Beşiktaş jersey. The Portuguese player scored 5 goals and made 3 assists in these matches.