Done deal · 2026

Rafa Obrador joins Sassuolo on loan (option to buy, €7m)

Benfica → Sassuolo · Loan + option to buy (€7m) · Value €10m · Confirmed

Confirmed 14 Aug 2026

Rafa Obrador, a defender, has joined Sassuolo on loan from Benfica, with an option to buy at €7m, confirmed 14 Aug 2026. The deal is now settled in Transfer Tracker's Done Deals record.

Who broke it: Fabrizio Romano, 9 Aug 2026, 4 days before completion.

How the deal happened

• Interest · not reported
• Talks · 9 Aug 2026 · Fabrizio Romano, Gianluca Di Marzio
• Agreed · not reported
• Here we go · 11 Aug 2026 · Fabrizio Romano, Gianluca Di Marzio
• Signed · 14 Aug 2026 · Gianluca Di Marzio

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• Rafa Obrador profile, value & stats
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