Exclusive: Benfica forward to leave to prove himself for 2026/27 | OneFootball

Henrique Araújo is preparing to leave Benfica during this transfer window. The Eagles are still assessing the best option, so another loan is currently the most likely scenario. This will be the last opportunity for the 24-year-old striker to show that he can still be useful to the Club in 2026/27, according to our newspaper.

There are some Portuguese clubs interested in securing the striker for the second half of the season, namely Vitória de Guimarães, although a move abroad is also one of the scenarios still under consideration. It’s worth noting that, in the last three seasons, the player has had three different loan spells: Watford, Famalicão, and Arouca.

The forward has lost his place in José Mourinho’s plans over the course of the season. His last minutes in the Sacred Mantle came in the 2-0 win over Atlético in the Portuguese Cup. In that match, the striker played only 12 minutes, confirming his secondary status in the offensive hierarchy defined by the coach.

The player expected to have more opportunities in the first team, but his playing time has been scarce under the ‘Special One’. His dissatisfaction with the lack of game time is fueling an urgent search for a project where he can play more regularly.

This season, playing for Benfica, Henrique Araújo — valued at 2 million euros — has played only 11 official matches: five in Liga Portugal Betclic, four in the Champions League, one in the Super Cup, and one in the Portuguese Cup. In the 135 minutes he spent on the pitch, the striker did not score or assist any goals.

H. Araújo’s goal in the Eusébio Cup:

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