Rui Costa seeks new deal for Benfica star wanted by Barcelona | OneFootball

Benfica intends to move forward with renewing Gonçalo Oliveira’s contract. The information was obtained exclusively by Glorioso 1904, revealing the desire of the board led by Rui Costa. The young center-back is seen as one of the great hopes developed at Seixal, and the Club wants to secure him soon.

The defender extended his contract in July 2024, tying himself to the Eagles until 2027. However, his progress has been remarkable and rapid. José Mourinho has already publicly praised the qualities of the center-back several times, and although he has not yet debuted for the first team, he is expected to get minutes soon.

The goal now is to extend the contract until 2030 or 2031. In addition to the duration, the Benfica SAD plans to significantly increase the player’s salary. The plan also includes setting a multi-million euro release clause, set at at least 80 million euros, to ward off any interested parties.

Gonçalo Oliveira is being closely monitored by Barcelona. The Catalan club is tracking the progress of the Portuguese talent, which has put Luz on high alert. Despite international interest, there is full conviction at Benfica that it will be possible to reach an agreement to secure this promising player in the near future.

This season, playing for Benfica, Gonçalo Oliveira – valued at 2 million euros – has played 16 matches: 11 in the Segunda Liga and five in the UEFA Youth League. In the 1,395 minutes he has spent on the pitch, the young center-back, who is under contract until 2027, has scored four goals and provided two assists.

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