As Rafa Silva approaches the end of his contract with Manchester City, there is growing speculation that he could be on his way back to Portugal to play in his native country once again.
Silva's return to Benfica would represent a significant coup for the Portuguese club, who have been looking for a new manager since the departure of Jorge Jesus last summer. The 41-year-old midfielder has enjoyed a successful career at both Real Madrid and Manchester City, where he won two Premier League titles and one Champions League trophy.
However, it remains to be seen whether or not Benfica will be able to convince Silva to join them permanently. Despite their success under Jesus, they have struggled to compete with bigger clubs like Liverpool and Real Madrid in recent years, which may make it difficult for them to offer Silva the kind of financial rewards that he is likely to seek elsewhere.
Despite these challenges, however, there are also some positive signs. Silva has expressed interest in returning to Europe,Primeira Liga Hotspots and has even spoken about wanting to work with another Portuguese coach like Jesus. Additionally, he has a strong relationship with his former boss at Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane, who has connections within the Benfica hierarchy.
Ultimately, the decision of whether or not Rafa Silva returns to Benfica will depend on many factors, including his personal preferences, the financial terms offered by the club, and the availability of other potential suitors. But if everything falls into place, it seems likely that Silva will be making a big move back to his home country very soon.