Schjelderup keeps holding out as Rui Costa readies new Benfica move | OneFootball

Andreas Schjelderup returned to Benfica’s starting lineup and responded in the best possible way. The Norwegian winger, who had already finished last season at an excellent level and also stood out at the 2026 World Cup for Norway, needed some time to win back his place in the starting eleven, but once again showed that he is fully focused on establishing himself in Marco Silva’s plans.

The strong response on the pitch comes, however, at a time when Benfica and the player are still dealing with a delicate situation. Rui Costa has been trying for several months to renew Schjelderup’s contract, but so far the winger has not shown the openness desired by the club’s board. The information was reported by Record.

Even so, Benfica does not consider the matter lost. The club’s board is willing to improve the offer already made to the player, in a negotiation process that could see new developments in the coming weeks. The intention is to bring the offer closer to the figures sought by the Norwegian international, although the club is not willing to engage in any kind of financial madness.

Schjelderup, 22, is under contract with the Eagles until 2028, but Rui Costa recognizes the importance the winger could have in the sporting project. Winning the national title, after three consecutive seasons without it, is Benfica’s main objective and the young Norwegian is seen as a player capable of helping fulfill that mission. It now remains to be seen whether Schjelderup will be willing to return to the negotiating table.

Marco Silva, meanwhile, offered an important clue in the build-up to the match against Moreirense, assuring that Schjelderup “was happy.” The winger’s satisfaction could therefore be crucial for Rui Costa to unlock the renewal and secure the continuity of one of Benfica’s bets for the future.

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