Schjelderup still holding out, Rui Costa ‘to reopen’ talks at Benfica | OneFootball

Benfica remain keen to renew Andreas Schjelderup’s deal, and Rui Costa plans to return to the negotiating table with his representatives. The Norway winger has reclaimed a starting place and is focused on convincing Marco Silva.

Record writes that Costa has pursued an extension for months, but Schjelderup has not yet shown the openness the board hoped for.

Even so, Benfica have not given up. The hierarchy are willing to improve their offer in the coming weeks, seeking to move closer to the values the Norway international wants, without going overboard financially.

Schjelderup, 22, is under contract until 2028, and Rui Costa considers him important to the sporting project. Ending a run of three consecutive seasons without the league title is the main target, and the winger is viewed as someone who can help.

Marco Silva indicated before facing Moreirense that Schjelderup was happy. That contentment could be key to restarting talks and moving a renewal forward.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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