Benfica offer Schjelderup new deal, €18m on the table | OneFootball

Benfica want to secure Andreas Schjelderup’s stay for the long term. The Eagles’ SAD has presented the Norwegian winger with a contract renewal offer until 2031, extending by three more years the deal currently valid until 2028.

The intention of the structure led by Rui Costa is to reward the player’s performances over the last season while also protecting one of the squad’s most highly valued assets. At 22, Schjelderup has established himself as one of the Eagles’ leading figures.

According to Record, the new deal provides for a total gross salary of around €18 million over five seasons, which represents approximately €3.6 million per season. It is a significant investment on the part of Benfica, who want to reinforce the importance of the Norway international.

Although the club had already requested a response from the player’s representatives, the initially set deadline passed without a formal decision. Even so, Benfica’s officials remain calm in the negotiations, since Schjelderup is still contractually tied to Benfica for two more seasons.

At the moment, the winger is with the Norway national team at the World Cup, a competition that could help further increase his international market value. Aware of that scenario, Benfica have already set the figures for any future negotiation, establishing €40 million as the starting price to open talks.

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