Rui Costa set to loosen purse strings to keep Benfica starter | OneFootball

Benfica continue to prepare for the future of the squad, and the SAD led by Rui Costa is close to finalizing one of the processes considered a priority for the new season. After several weeks of talks, the parties have reached an agreement, and only the final details remain before it is made official.

According to the national press, Tomás Araújo will renew his contract until 2031, in a deal that also includes a significant salary increase. The Portugal international, who was tied to the Eagles until 2029, will thus see the importance he has gained in Marco Silva’s squad recognized.

The process moved quickly, since Tomás Araújo never created any obstacles in the negotiations. The defender was among the players with one of the lowest salaries in the squad, as a result of the renewal signed in 2024, at a time when he did not yet have the prominence he currently enjoys. Rui Costa decided to correct that situation and reward the progress of Benfica’s number ‘44’.

The renewal also represents an important sign of stability for the Club, especially after António Silva’s departure in this transfer window. The Benfica hierarchy considers the 24-year-old defender one of the key pieces for the team’s present and future, hoping that he will take on an even more decisive role over the course of the season.

. He arrived at Benfica in 2016 to join the U15 team, went through every youth level, had a loan spell at Gil Vicente, and returned to establish himself definitively in the first team, now being very close to signing a contract valid until 2031.

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