Transfer market buzz: Rui Costa wants €25m for Benfica backup | OneFootball

Rui Costa demands 25 million euros to release the footballer who is a substitute. According to reports, Benfica is willing to listen to offers of that amount to sell the rights to Andreas Schjelderup. The departure of the 21-year-old winger could already happen at the opening of the winter transfer window, in January.

As reported by the newspaper Record, the Club of Light intends to make some changes to José Mourinho's squad and, everything indicates that Schjelderup will be one of the 'sacrificed'. Furthermore, the recent controversy in which the player is involved may very well have influenced the decision made by Benfica's management.

According to the same source, there is no shortage of interested parties in the footballer. As revealed by the sports daily, Benfica is receiving strong interest from clubs in the top divisions of England, Italy, and Germany, who are willing to sign Schjelderup on a permanent deal. However, there is one obstacle: none of the clubs are inclined to pay the amount demanded by the Benfica management, that is, 25 million euros.

Although he feels good at the Club of Light, where he has received strong support from the fans, the Norwegian winger does not rule out a possible departure from the squad. On the other hand, the sale of the number 21 could very well finance a new move by the Eagles in the market, since Benfica is looking to secure more reinforcements, namely two 'pure' wingers and a left-back.

The youngster was signed in January 2023, for 9 million euros. In the current season, Andreas Schjelderup – valued at 15 million euros – has played 17 official matches with the Sacred Mantle. In the 815 minutes he has spent on the pitch, the number 21 has recorded two goals and two assists.

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