Rafael Luis, a 20-year-old Portuguese defensive midfielder, is poised to join Strasbourg on loan with an option for the club to make the move permanent. This transfer has been widely covered by the Portuguese media. Luis, who plays for the Portugal U20 national team, is contracted with Benfica until 2028. He has been included on the bench for Benfica during the Club World Cup and participated in the Eusébio Cup match against Fenerbahçe on July 26. Represented by Jorge Mendes, Luis also shares a connection with Filipe Coelho, the new assistant to Liam Rosenior, from his youth tenure at Benfica. Strasbourg is persisting with its comprehensive recruitment strategy, having already added 14 new players before setting sights on Rafael Luis. This move is in line with their ambitious plans to bolster the squad. Transfermarkt lists the player's market value at €1.20 million.