André Luiz’s attitude v Benfica has Eagles doubting his future | OneFootball

Last Saturday, January 17th, Benfica achieved an important victory against Rio Ave, winning 2-0 in Vila do Conde. Nevertheless, the match between the two teams was marked by two tense moments off the field, involving Schjelderup and André Luiz, who is a transfer target for the Eagles.

In the second half of the match, with both players part of their respective starting lineups, during their substitutions, both the Norwegian forward and the Brazilian winger did not hide their dissatisfaction. At the 62nd minute, Schjelderup was replaced by Lopes Cabral and showed frustration. André Luiz, who played under pressure, didn't even greet the coach when he was substituted at the 73rd minute.

The management led by Rui Costa was willing to offer 15 million euros for the young Brazilian. However, the 20 million euros demand from the owner of the Vila do Conde club made any deal impossible.

Despite André Luiz's preference to play at Estádio da Luz, his final destination is likely to be abroad. The winger finds himself caught in a web of business interests that keeps him away from Lisbon, preventing him from wearing the Sacred Mantle and pushing him to sign a contract with the Greek team.

This season, wearing the Rio Ave jersey, André Luiz — valued at 4 million euros — played 19 matches: 18 in the Liga Portugal Betclic and one in the Portuguese Cup. In the 1,463 minutes played, the winger, who is under contract until June 2029, scored seven goals and provided five assists.

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