Pedro Sousa says Benfica are wrong to try to sell star: should keep him | OneFootball

Benfica is open to considering a possible departure for Andreas Schjelderup in this summer transfer window. The Reds' SAD, led by Rui Costa, acknowledges that a transfer could happen, something Pedro Sousa does not agree with.

"I think Benfica should keep Schjelderup. There are two years left on his contract. If the idea is to increase his value, Benfica can do that. In the Portuguese League, in the Europa League, and in the Nations League with Norway," he began by saying in comments on the NOW channel.

The pundit does not shy away from the financial issue, but has no doubts that the club would lose out from a sporting point of view. "Now, people will tell me: 'Ah, but financially it's necessary,' well, hold on. It's necessary in order to buy. But, sportingly, Benfica will not find anyone better. I think it would be a step backwards", he argued.

Pedro Sousa says that Benfica will not find a winger on the market like Schjelderup. "Marco Silva is counting on him. Schjelderup is one of the standout players at Benfica and in the Portuguese League. It won't be easy to find a player to fill the role Schjelderup will have this season. The price he cost, €9 million? It's impossible. They don't just fall from coconut trees like that", he said.

Currently on holiday after Norway's elimination in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, the 22-year-old player is under contract with Benfica until 2028 and has a release clause set at €100 million. Last season, he made 43 appearances for the Reds, contributing 10 goals and seven assists.

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