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OFFICIAL: Rafael Luís leaves Benfica and heads to Turkey

Maisfutebol4 September 2026 at 18:43

Rafael Luís, a 21-year-old midfielder, left Benfica and transferred to Gençlerbirligi, in Turkey. The young Portuguese player thus ends his connection to the reds club, where he failed to establish himself among the main options. This transfer marks a new phase in the midfielder's career, as he now seeks more playing time in a different league.

Gençlerbirligi, a club that plays in Turkish football, secured the signing of the Portuguese player as a reinforcement for their team. The move to Turkey represents an opportunity for Rafael Luís to develop his football away from the pressure associated with big European clubs, where the competition for places in the starting eleven is particularly intense.

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