Benfica forward to leave and prove himself for 2026/27 | OneFootball

Henrique Araújo is preparing to leave Benfica in this transfer window. The Eagles are still evaluating the best option, with a new loan being the strongest possibility on the table. This will be the last opportunity for the 24-year-old forward to show that he can still be useful to the Club in 2026/27, our Journal understands.

There are some Portuguese clubs interested in securing the striker for the second half of the season, notably Vitória de Guimarães, although a move abroad is also one of the scenarios still under consideration. It should be noted that in the last three seasons, the player has experienced three different loans: Watford, Famalicão, and Arouca.

The forward has lost his place in José Mourinho's options throughout the season. The last minutes he played with the Sacred Mantle were in the 2-0 victory against Atlético in the Portuguese Cup. In that match, the forward played only 12 minutes, confirming his secondary status in the offensive hierarchy defined by the coach.

The player hoped to have more opportunities in the main team, but his usage has been scarce under the orders of the 'Special One'. The dissatisfaction with the lack of playing time is driving the urgent search for a project where he can play more regularly.

This season, while serving Benfica, Henrique Araújo — valued at 2 million euros — has played only 11 official matches: five in Liga Portugal Betclic, four in the Champions League, one in the Super Cup, and one in the Portuguese Cup. In the 135 minutes he was on the field, the forward did not score any goals or provide any assists.

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