Tipped to leave, Tomás Araújo has told Benfica his plans | OneFootball

Tomás Araújo is one of Benfica’s biggest assets, and it is no surprise that the defender is one of the most talked-about names in the summer transfer market. The player has already been linked with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid and has now communicated his decision.

After the Club World Cup, the defender will focus solely on Benfica. The Portugal international is not thinking about leaving and wants to win the national championship for the first time. It should be remembered that in the 2022/2023 season, Tomás Araújo was on loan at Gil Vicente.

Nicolás Otamendi’s departure to River Plate raises the 24-year-old’s status within the Eagles’ squad, making him one of the team’s captains and securing him an undisputed starting place, something that has not happened in recent times.

Tomás Araújo is under contract until June 2029 and is protected by a release clause worth €80 million. According to the same source, José Mourinho likes the Portuguese centre-back, but is not considering signing him.

. Tomás and António Silva have played together since the youth ranks, which has allowed them to build strong chemistry. However, Benfica’s board is in the market for two centre-backs, one of them more experienced.

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