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Rafael Obrador is on the verge of a Serie A return. A BOLA understands that an agreement has been reached between Benfica and Sassuolo for the left-back's loan move. The Italian club will pay a loan fee and retains an option to buy.
Sassuolo is now focused on finalizing personal terms with Obrador.
The Spanish U21 international joined Benfica from Real Madrid a year ago for five million euros. The Merengues secured 50% of any future transfer profit.
Obrador made just one appearance for Benfica's senior team, against Tondela on August 23, 2025, before being loaned to Torino in the January transfer window. The Italian club had expressed interest in making the move permanent after he registered three assists and one goal in 17 games, but they did not activate the nine-million-euro purchase option.
The 22-year-old Spanish defender returned to Benfica but was not in Marco Silva's plans and was awaiting a new placement.
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