After the transfer window closes, Benfica plan Henrique Araújo’s future | OneFootball

Henrique Araújo will remain until the end of the season. According to reports, the 24-year-old forward, who did not leave Benfica during this transfer window, prefers to continue with the team until the summer and then evaluate the best step for his career.

As reported by the newspaper Record, the player wearing number 39 was one of the names considered for departure by Benfica. However, the same source explains that the Portuguese, a former captain of the under-21 national team, understood that it was not the best time to make such an important decision.

Despite having some inquiries in the Portuguese market, such as from Estoril, and from some foreign clubs, Henrique Araújo prefers to wait until the summer to leave Benfica. Until then, the forward will remain in the shadow of Vangelis Pavlidis and Franjo Ivanovic, having also lost his spot to Anísio Cabral.

According to the same source, Henrique Araújo did not like the idea of being loaned out again and, with that in mind, rejected the proposals he had. However, the sports daily explains that not all is lost for Benfica. The fact that some markets, like the Turkish one (which only closes on February 6), remain open is seen as a solution for the team.

This season, while playing for Benfica, Henrique Araújo — valued at 2 million euros — has only played 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 record any goals or assists.

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