Look out, Benfica! Six-time European champions eye Tomás Araújo | OneFootball

Tomás Araújo was one of Benfica’s standout players last season, and his performances are attracting the attention of Bayern Munich - who are not expected to let Raphael Guerreiro leave. The Bavarian club are seriously considering the centre-back, who is on the list of potential reinforcements for the heart of the defence.

At 24, the player is seen as a viable option if Kim Min-Jae or Hiroki Ito leaves the squad of the six-time European champions. The South Korean centre-back could be on his way to Juventus.

The interest from the Munich club, which has been tracking the player for a year, the German outlet also says, is also linked to financial factors, as Tomás Araújo is considered more affordable than other defensive targets identified, especially in terms of salary.

Tomás Araújo is one of Benfica’s most important assets and is under contract until 2029, with an €80 million release clause. Although the Eagles are open to selling, the fact that they have few centre-backs available and that the player has been called up for the Club World Cup should lead the SAD led by Rui Costa to ask for a fee in the region of €40 million.

Last season, playing for Benfica, Tomás Araújo — valued at €30 million — made 39 official appearances: 23 in the Liga Portugal Betclic, nine in the Champions League, four in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup, and one in the Liga Portugal Meu Super. In the 2,795 minutes he spent on the pitch, the defender recorded one goal and two assists.

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