Will Rafa Silva leave Beşiktaş? The big mystery
The Rafa Silva mystery continues at Beşiktaş. Assistant coach Murat Kaytaz said the Portuguese footballer was injured before the match. However, the fact that the 32-year-old player's name has been linked with Saudi clubs for some time has also caused confusion.

Rafa Silva, who was transferred from Benfica in the Portuguese League in July 2024, had a spectacular first season. This season, however, the 32-year-old footballer is showing an inconsistent performance.
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According to the latest reports, the experienced player's name is being seriously linked with Saudi clubs. Amid these developments, a flash statement was made before yesterday's Antalyaspor match.
Murat Kaytaz, who is leading Kara Kartal in Sergen Yalçın's absence, shared the latest developments regarding Rafa. Kaytaz said the following about the Portuguese player, who is not in the squad:
"Rafa Silva is one of our most valuable players. He is one of the key players in our attacking actions. Since we arrived, Rafa Silva has been given this chance, and whenever Rafa Silva said he was ready for the game, the coach played him without hesitation. After the Fenerbahçe match, Rafa's pain increased. He missed four training sessions. We will feel his absence."
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According to the latest reports, interest in Rafa Silva from Saudi Arabia is increasing. So much so that it is expected that the Black and White club will be approached during the transfer window. The matter is expected to become clearer in the coming days.







