17.01.2026 09:10
The Portuguese club Benfica has made a 2.5-year agreement with Rafa Silva, who is wearing the Beşiktaş jersey. It has been claimed that negotiations are underway with Beşiktaş for a package including a transfer fee of 5 million euros and a bonus of 2 million euros to complete the transfer.
According to claims from Portugal, Benfica has reached a 2.5-year agreement with Rafa Silva, who is wearing the Beşiktaş jersey. The report suggested that Benfica is negotiating a package with Beşiktaş that includes a transfer fee of 5 million euros and a bonus of 2 million euros to complete the transfer.
SURPRISE MOVE FROM BENFICA FOR RAFA SILVA
A notable development regarding Rafa Silva, who plays for Beşiktaş, has emerged in the Portuguese press. Allegedly, Benfica has reached an agreement with their former player and has made significant progress towards his return.
NEGOTIATIONS WITH BEŞIKTAŞ CONTINUE
The report stated that Benfica has agreed on the terms of a 2.5-year contract with the 32-year-old player, while negotiations for the transfer fee with Beşiktaş are still ongoing for the transfer to become official.
5+2 MILLION EURO FORMULA
It was claimed that Benfica is ready to pay a transfer fee of 5 million euros for Rafa Silva, and that the agreement includes a performance-based bonus clause of 2 million euros. It was suggested that if Benfica finishes the league in second place and qualifies for the Champions League, the total amount could rise to 7 million euros.
RAFA'S RETURN TO LUZ IS ON THE AGENDA
It was stated that Rafa Silva, who has not worn the Beşiktaş jersey since November 2, is ready to return to Estadio da Luz following these developments. Rafa played for Benfica from 2016 to 2024 and transferred to Beşiktaş for free after his contract expired.
SERDAL ADALI: HE WILL LEAVE IF HE REACHES OUR DESIRED LINE
Beşiktaş President Serdal Adalı previously announced that Benfica had made an attempt for Rafa Silva and emphasized that "We have communicated our request. If that line is reached, Rafa will leave. If not, Rafa will stay here," highlighting that the process depends on the transfer conditions.
SERGEN YALÇIN: HE MAY LEAVE
Head coach Sergen Yalçın also stated in his remarks after the Keçiörengücü match that there are players in the team who may leave, and he mentioned, "He may leave as well" regarding Rafa Silva.
HIS PERFORMANCE THIS SEASON
Rafa Silva has played in 16 matches for Beşiktaş this season, scoring 5 goals and providing 3 assists.