Benfica pause Schjelderup exit as Mourinho influence grows after Real Madrid brace | OneFootball

Andreas Schjelderup’s Benfica exit has been put on hold for now, with the club reconsidering his winter plans and José Mourinho thought to be behind the pause.

Record writes that a decision on the winger’s future will be taken in the coming hours, influenced by his display against Real Madrid, where he scored twice and was the standout.

The same report says Mourinho was pleased with the forward’s output and asked the board, led by Rui Costa, to halt any departure after seeing what the number 21 can offer immediately.

The Italian press reports that Benfica will move to renew Schjelderup’s contract despite interest from several clubs, with Lazio the latest to enquire about the Norwegian.

This season Schjelderup, valued at 14 million euros, has played 26 times for Benfica, 13 in Liga Portugal Betclic, eight in the Liga dos Campeões, four in the Taça de Portugal and one in the Taça da Liga. Across 1,236 minutes, he has four goals and three assists.

Source: Glorioso 1904