Schjelderup draws big interest, Benfica state their position | OneFootball

Galatasaray has identified Andreas Schjelderup as a priority target to strengthen their squad soon. According to the Turkish newspaper Takvim, the Istanbul club's officials have identified the Norwegian as the ideal element. The local press assures that there are concrete moves to try to close this acquisition quickly.

Benfica admits selling Schjelderup for 20M

The team led by Okan Buruk urgently needs a left winger. The Nordic player's technical characteristics are highly appealing to the coaching staff, who see him as the perfect profile to enhance the offensive quality in that area. There is full conviction that the talented athlete would immediately fit into the demanding Ottoman tactical scheme.

Rui Costa does not close the door to a possible permanent transfer in this market. Although the talent is recognized internally, the Benfica management is willing to sit at the table if an offer around 20 million euros arrives, as revealed by our newspaper in an Exclusive Glorioso 1904.

Benfica winger open to change

Andreas Schjelderup feels fulfilled in Lisbon, but does not rule out embracing new professional challenges. Despite his happiness at Estádio da Luz, the possibility of taking on more regular prominence in another competitive league entices the young player. The sports project presented will certainly be crucial in convincing the Scandinavian forward to change his surroundings now.

This season, wearing the Benfica jersey, Andreas Schjelderup – valued at 14 million euros – played 21 games: 11 in Liga Portugal Betclic, six in the Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup, and one in the League Cup. In the 969 minutes he was on the field, the athlete scored two goals and made three assists.

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