Benfica has reached an agreement with Turkish club Beşiktaş for the return of player Rafa to the Portuguese team during the current transfer window, in a deal that strengthens the club's options ahead of upcoming challenges.

According to the Portuguese newspaper Record, the deal was worth 5 million euros as a fixed amount, in addition to 2 million euros in bonuses linked to the player's performance and achieving specific targets.

The agreement between the two clubs came after positive negotiations in recent days, with Benfica expressing a strong desire to bring Rafa back, benefiting from his experience and familiarity with the club's environment and the Portuguese league.

The player is expected to complete the official procedures soon, paving the way for the official announcement of the deal and the start of a new chapter with Benfica.