Rui Costa set to splash out to keep Benfica starter | OneFootball

Benfica continue to plan for the squad’s future, and the SAD led by Rui Costa is close to wrapping up one of the processes considered a priority for the new season. After several weeks of talks, the parties have reached an understanding 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 therefore see the importance he has gained in Marco Silva’s squad recognized.

The process moved quickly, as 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 the Reds’ 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 Reds’ 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 throughout 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 permanently in the first team, and is now very close to signing a contract valid until 2031.

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