Statement from Serdal Adalı about Rafa Silva: If he goes to that line, he will leave.

16.01.2026 17:30

Beşiktaş President Serdal Adalı announced that Benfica has made a transfer offer for Rafa Silva. Adalı stated that the transfer would take place if the Portuguese team reaches the desired amount. Head coach Sergen Yalçın had also mentioned the possibility of a departure. The 32-year-old Rafa Silva has scored 5 goals and provided 3 assists in 16 matches for Beşiktaş this season.

Beşiktaş President Serdal Adalı announced that Benfica has made an approach for Rafa Silva. Adalı stated that the transfer would take place if the Portuguese team approaches the desired amount.

BENFICA'S MOVE FOR RAFA SILVA

A striking statement came from President Serdal Adalı regarding Rafa Silva, whose future at Beşiktaş is in question. Adalı announced that Benfica has made contact for the experienced player.

SERDAL ADALI: IF THE LINE IS REACHED, RAFA WILL GO

Serdal Adalı clearly stated that they have communicated their demands to Benfica: "Benfica has made an approach regarding Rafa. We conveyed our request. If the line is reached, Rafa will go. If not, Rafa will stay here. The salary is not important for us. He will continue his life as a Beşiktaş player."

SERGEN YALÇIN HAD MENTIONED THE POSSIBILITY OF DEPARTURE

Head coach Sergen Yalçın also mentioned in his evaluation after the Keçiörengücü match that there are players in the team who could leave, stating, "He could also leave" regarding Rafa Silva. The 32-year-old Rafa Silva has played in 16 matches for Beşiktaş this season; he scored 5 goals and made 3 assists.