Benfica fear a new ‘António Silva case’ with Schjelderup | OneFootball

Andreas Schjelderup is a truly delicate case for the SAD led by Rui Costa. It is true that the Norwegian winger still has two years left on his contract with Benfica and that a renewal offer is on the table, but the transfer window is open, and dragging out this process could bring not only sporting risks, but also financial ones.

The 22-year-old Norwegian international winger has a contract valid until June 2028 and a release clause set at 100 million euros. Even so, the Nordic player’s strong performances, combined with interest from top clubs and the fact that, within a year, he will be approaching the final stretch of his deal, are putting extra pressure on the club’s decision-makers.

Postponing the resolution of this case until the summer of 2027 would leave Schjelderup in a favorable position to decide his future and put Benfica in a financially vulnerable position, somewhat similar to what happened with António Silva this summer. The center-back entered the final year of his contract without agreeing to renew and moved to Bournemouth in England for just over 20 million euros.

If this offer is ultimately rejected, or even if a response is delayed until the summer of next year, the Eagles run the risk of seeing one of the Club’s main assets lose value at a time when he is highly sought after in the Premier League, by clubs such as Tottenham.

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