According to A Bola, the transfer of Rafa Silva to Benfica is confirmed. Besiktas confirmed the transfer and announced that an agreement had been reached for the permanent transfer of their professional player Rafael Alexandre Fernandes Ferreira da Silva to SL Benfica. Rafa Silva leaves Besiktas for a fee of approximately €7.5 million, signing a contract with Benfica for two and a half seasons.

According to A BOLA, Rafa Silva will give up a significant amount of money to leave Besiktas, a club with which he has been in conflict since November. In Turkey, the Portuguese forward earned around €6 million net per season. At Benfica, he will have a contract for two and a half seasons, valid until 2028, and will be paid approximately €2.2 million annually, which is a similar amount to his last contract with Benfica before he left on a free transfer to Besiktas in the summer of 2024.

Rafa Silva is in Portugal to finalize his return to Benfica and is preparing to sign a contract for the next one and a half seasons. A BOLA reports that Benfica was unwilling to exceed 5 million euros for the transfer but, in response to Turkish demands, agreed to include bonuses of up to 2 million euros based on objectives.

Rafa Silva will sign a contract with Benfica, a club managed by Mourinho, until June 2028. An agreement was reached following a meeting between Benfica's Sporting Director, Mario Branco, and Beşiktaş management, after which termination procedures were carried out. Benfica will pay a total transfer fee of 7.5 million euros to Beşiktaş. The Portuguese player departed from Istanbul this morning, travelling with Branco to Atatürk Airport, where he took a private plane to Lisbon.

According to A Bola, negotiations between Benfica and Besiktas for the transfer of Rafa could be concluded soon. There is optimism among those involved that the player's move from Istanbul to Lisbon is expected soon and could occur as soon as Wednesday or Thursday. The report states that Benfica will not pay Rafa's recent wages, which Besiktas has settled. This contradicts previous reports from the Turkish press that the Istanbul club was making this demand. The €5 million transfer fee will be offset by credits Benfica holds over Besiktas from the previous transfers of Orkun Kokçu (€25 million plus €5 million in bonuses) and Gedson (€10 million). A Bola also reports that Rafa's preferred number, 27, is available because Bruma switched to number 7.

Fanatik reports that Rafa Silva has transferred from Beşiktaş to Benfica. The player departed the city on a private plane after leaving Beşiktaş and completing his final procedures in Istanbul.

A Bola reported that the transfer of Rafa Silva to Benfica from Besiktas is imminent. The report added that this is reinforced by a detail on the official Liga Portugal website and that the deal for the player's transfer rights should be for a value between five and six million euros.

Beşiktaş President Serdal Adalı stated that Benfica made an approach for Rafa. Adalı added that they have conveyed their demand and that Rafa will leave if that condition is met. Benfica has persuaded Beşiktaş with an offer of 7 million Euro, which includes bonuses, for Rafa Silva and is speeding up the process to re-sign their former player.

Negotiations between Benfica and Besiktas for the transfer of Rafa are ongoing. Benfica has made an offer of €5 million, while Besiktas has lowered its asking price from €15 million to €7 million. A source close to the process believes a resolution could be reached within hours. A Spor reported that there was a preliminary agreement, although no details were disclosed and this has not been confirmed. Benfica is interested in having Rafa in Lisbon by the end of the week and has a desired payment structure of no more than €5 million, with €2 million in performance bonuses. In November, Rafa's agent, João Araújo, communicated that Rafa no longer had the conditions to stay at Besiktas and called for a balanced solution.

Journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu reports that Benfica's director-general, Mário Branco, is in Istanbul to directly negotiate with Besiktas for the transfer of Rafa Silva. According to A Spor, Benfica and Besiktas have reached a preliminary agreement for the transfer.

Benfica and Besiktas are negotiating the transfer of Rafa. According to the Turkish press, Besiktas wants Benfica to pay Rafa's outstanding salaries in addition to a fee between €5 million and €6 million, for a total of €7-8 million. The Turkish press also reports that Besiktas president Serdar Adali now insists on a fixed €7 million fee after initially demanding €15 million. Benfica is willing to invest €5-6 million, with the amount to be deducted from Besiktas' debt related to the transfers of Orkun Kokçu and Gedson Fernandes. Through his agent João Araújo, Rafa has indicated he does not want to play for Besiktas again and has requested a mutually agreeable solution. It is reported that the forward has a verbal agreement with Benfica for a contract of two and a half seasons.

Sports Digitale reported that Besiktas is in discussions with Benfica to finalize the sale of Rafa Silva. The report added that Besiktas officials met at the club's facilities to finalize talks with Benfica for the transfer's official completion.

Besiktas president Serdar Adali confirmed that Benfica and Besiktas are negotiating for Rafa, but the negotiations are not yet concluded. Information from Turkey indicates that Benfica has proposed a fee around €5 million to €6 million, while the Istanbul club seeks a higher amount to release the footballer. According to reports in Turkey, €7 million to €7.5 million could be sufficient to finalize the deal. Benfica is reportedly eager to bring Rafa back, as he has not played since November 2.

Record reports that Rafa Silva has reached a 2.5-year agreement with Benfica. Benfica has made an offer of 5 million euros plus bonuses to Beşiktaş, and negotiations between the clubs are ongoing.

Besiktas president Serdar Adali has revealed that Benfica made a proposal for Rafa, confirming that the clubs are negotiating. Adali stated that Benfica presented an offer for the player but clarified that there was no agreement. He added that Rafa may leave to play for Benfica if the proposal is for the value Besiktas wants. Adali also admitted the possibility of keeping Rafa in the squad, recognizing that he could continue his life as a Besiktas player. Through his agent João Araújo, the player has made it clear that he wants to leave. The Turkish press reported an offer from Benfica of €5 million and that Besiktas would close the deal for €10 million.

A Bola reports that Jeddah is a potential destination for Rafa Silva and adds that Benfica maintains interest in the forward.

Fanatik reports that Benfica and Besiktas are discussing the transfer of Rafa and that Benfica has offered €5 million. Besiktas will only accept €10 million and also wants to be released from the responsibility of paying Rafa's salaries until 2027. Rafa, through his agent João Araújo, has said he wants to leave Besiktas and find a solution that does not harm any of the parties involved.

According to Fanatik, Benfica increased its offer for Rafa Silva during ongoing transfer discussions. Benfica, which had previously set the transfer fee at €3 million, raised it to €5 million in the latest meetings. Rafa Silva's side indicated that he would be open to leaving if the €5 million transfer fee is paid and all outstanding payments owed to him by the club are settled. The Beşiktaş board, led by Serdal Adalı, decided to lower their initial €15 million budget and officially informed the other party that they would not accept any offer except for a €10 million transfer fee and the player's waiver of all future receivables. After this decision, the management reportedly ended the negotiations and started to consider new alternatives.

Rafa Silva remains in Benfica's plans for January. According to A BOLA, the clubs are discussing the forward's future. Benfica had planned to secure his release from Besiktas to avoid transfer costs. However, Rafa Silva has not managed to terminate his contract with the Turkish club. Besiktas is aware that Rafa wants to leave and that Benfica wants him, leading to a willingness to negotiate. Benfica may have to pay a fee to meet Besiktas's demands. The Turkish club knows that the relationship between Rafa and coach Sergen Yalcin cannot continue, but they want to resolve the issue by receiving compensation for his departure. Information from Turkey indicates that Rafa's future could be resolved very soon, upon Besiktas's return to Istanbul.

A Bola reports that Benfica is interested in acquiring Rafa Silva in January. Besiktas considers Rafa Silva an important asset and wants to handle his situation separately from that of David Jurásek.

According to Voetbalnieuws.be, Benfica is interested in acquiring Rafa Silva, and the source also notes a 10 million euro price tag on the Portuguese ex-international.

According to Takvim, an unauthorized meeting reportedly occurred between Rafa Silva, Benfica's president Rui Costa, and coach José Mourinho. The same source states that Besiktas was furious about this alleged meeting. However, A BOLA reports that the meeting did not happen. Rafa Silva is training separately after he expressed a desire to leave the Turkish club. Besiktas will only release the player if his 15 million euro release clause is paid. Benfica is monitoring the situation and may attempt to sign the player only if he becomes free in January and expresses a desire to return to Portuguese football and the club.

Regarding the possibility of Rafa Silva returning to Benfica, the Portuguese club does not currently intend to comment on the subject.

Rui Costa stated that Rafa is a player of Besiktas and not a player of Benfica, and that it is not worth it. Costa also refused the idea that the 32-year-old winger would be a Christmas present for Benfica's fans.

According to Record, Rafa Silva is dissatisfied at Besiktas and could return to Benfica. The publication also reports that the Portuguese club is monitoring the situation to potentially bring the player back. The president of Besiktas, Serdal Adali, said in a press conference that Rafa initially expressed a desire to leave football but then revised his intention and indicated a desire to move elsewhere. Adali said that if Rafa wants to leave, he must respect the release clause, and that his contract is valid for another year and a half.

According to A BOLA, Benfica will only sign Rafa if he terminates his contract with Besiktas and wants to return to Portugal.

Turkish media state that departure rumors are intensifying for Rafa Silva, who is not training at Besiktas due to an injury. The reports add that Benfica would also be interested in his return and is closely monitoring the player.

Fanatik reports that the Portuguese press has claimed Rafa Silva is preparing to return to Benfica in January. It was stated that the transfer is expected to be finalised during the winter transfer window, due to good dialogue between Benfica and Beşiktaş. It was also noted that the player misses his family and country and for that reason wants to return to his former team and then retire from football in Portugal.

According to A BOLA, Benfica is monitoring the conflict between Rafa Silva and Besiktas and is evaluating the possibility of signing him, but only under very special conditions. There have not yet been any formal contacts, as Benfica does not consider this the appropriate time.

Jose Mourinho, who became the manager of Benfica after his time at Fenerbahçe, has made Rafa Silva his primary target for the January transfer window. Mourinho knows the 32-year-old from Turkey and reportedly considers him a target to increase the team's attacking creativity. Reports from the Portuguese press state that Benfica is prepared to make a 1.5-year contract offer if Silva's departure from Beşiktaş becomes official. The player is close to leaving due to disciplinary and performance-focused discussions and issues with the management, and the situation is said to be near a critical stage. Despite the situation, Beşiktaş is not hurrying to evaluate incoming offers for the player, whose market value is around 7 million Euro and who has a contract until 2027. The Portuguese international, who joined Beşiktaş in July 2024, has scored one goal in five Süper Lig appearances this season and has also been linked with Al Ahli. The Beşiktaş president, Serdal Adalı, and coach, Sergen Yalçın, are expected to make important statements about Rafa Silva's situation in a press conference scheduled for today.