Benfica set to close deal for Slavia Prague left back

Benfica is set to acquire the services of Slavia Prague left-back David Jurasek for a reported fee of €13 million after the two clubs seem to have over come their remaining obstacles in getting this deal completed.

Benfica have been looking for a replacement for the now departed Alex Grimaldo and had been linked with a host of left backs around Europe but look to have finally landed an adequate replacement with the Czech international. 

The 22 year old Jurasek appeared in 45 games last season across all competitions, scoring twice while providing 13 helpers. Slavia Prague will retain 15 to 20 percent on any future sale.

Benfica considering €20M offer for Rafa Silva

Benfica are considering selling Rafa Silva to Qatari club Al-Sadd amid failing contract negotiations with the player that have both parties at an impasse. The news of selling their talented winger has taken many fans aback, amid the importance that Rafa provides to the club. The 30 year old is in the final year of his contract at Benfica and the club would prefer to not lose the talented player for free next summer.

Rafa joined Benfica in the summer of 2016 from Braga for €16M and has appeared in 273 games for the club across all competitions, scoring 72 goals while providing 63 helpers. His pace, skill and ability to score crucial goals has made him a fan favourite, however his contract situation has become increasingly problematic for both parties.

Benfica have already received an offer of €15M for Rafa from Al-Sadd but want €20M to even consider the move and while it may be disappointing for fans to see Rafa go, the situation highlights the complexities of modern football contacts.

Benfica set to enter the crypto market

Benfica will enter the crypto market later this month when it launches its first coin on July 24 for one euro each on the socios.com platform. The club will be issuing half a million coins but will cap the purchases of individuals to 100 coins in the first 24 hours to allow for as many fans as possible to be able to obtain the coins.

Fan tokens are a crypto asset with characteristics similar to cryptocurrencies, after Benfica's initial offering it is assumed that the token will then trade on the secondary market which may increase its value or decrease it. The club is hoping that the launch of the coin will add another valuable experience to its members and supporters around the world.

In preparation for the big launch socios.com will have 10 days of the flight of the eagle commencing July 6, 2023. Visit the site for more information.