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Fabio admits Benfica talks underway

by Setanta Staff , 25 April 2012 Fabio admits Benfica talks underway

Manchester United full-back Fabio is interested in a loan move to Benfica, but admits it will be hard to be separated from his twin.


The Brazilian international is wanted on loan by the Portuguese giants and his agent has already confirmed that talks have taken place.

Fabio, who started last season's Champions League final at right back but is viewed as Patrice Evra's understudy, is awaiting news on a potential season-long move to the Estadio da Luz.

"I know Benfica, we watch many of their games in Brazil. In fact, everyone in Brazil follows Benfica's games - it is a good club and would be very good for me, no doubt," he told Maisfutebol.

"For now I know that people are talking, but nothing is certain. I have not talked with anyone from Benfica, I am waiting for everything to be right."

The 21-year-old believes the fact he speaks Portuguese would help him settle quickly in Lisbon.

"I have a Portuguese passport, and speak the same language. The adjustment would be easy. There would be no problems, I think," he said.

"Portugal would be a good solution for me. I follow some of the league and I know Portuguese teams, because they are always good in European competition."

Fabio arrived in Manchester accompanied by twin brother Rafael five years ago from Fluminense after they both impressed United in a youth tournament.

And with Rafael expected to stay at the club next season, the twins are contemplating being apart for the first time in their lives.

"It will be difficult," he admitted.

"We are never going to be separate, but this is football, one day it has to happen. Sooner or later this would happen because in football it is not easy being side by side forever."

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Team P W D L +/- PTS
1.
Man Utd
38
28
5
5
43
89
2.
Man City
38
23
9
6
32
78
3.
Chelsea
38
22
9
7
36
75
4.
Arsenal
38
21
10
7
35
75
5.
Tottenham
38
21
9
8
20
72
6.
Everton
38
16
15
7
15
63
7.
Liverpool
38
16
13
9
28
61
8.
West Brom
38
14
7
17
-4
49
9.
Swansea
38
11
13
14
-4
46
10.
West Ham
38
12
10
16
-8
46
11.
Norwich
38
10
14
14
-17
44
12.
Fulham
38
11
10
17
-10
43
13.
Stoke
38
9
15
14
-11
42
14.
Southampton
38
9
14
15
-11
41
15.
Aston Villa
38
10
11
17
-22
41
16.
Newcastle
38
11
8
19
-23
41
17.
Sunderland
38
9
12
17
-13
39
18.
Wigan
38
9
9
20
-26
36
19.
Reading
38
6
10
22
-30
28
20.
QPR
38
4
13
21
-30
25

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