Schjelderup yet to renew at Benfica, but Marco Silva warns Rui Costa | OneFootball

Andreas Schjelderup continues to be seen as one of Benfica’s key pieces for the 2026/27 season. According to what has been learned, the SAD led by Rui Costa has no intention of opening negotiations for the departure of the Norway international, only being willing to discuss a possible transfer in the face of a truly irresistible offer.

The position of the Club of Light is shared by Marco Silva, who considers the 22-year-old winger one of the pillars of the project he is implementing. The coach believes Schjelderup is ready to take on a leading role and is not considering losing one of the squad’s most talented players. In June, the Eagles’ hierarchy submitted a proposal to extend his contract until 2031.

The value of the Benfica shirt wearer has risen significantly in recent months. After a strong second half of the season, the youngster confirmed his progress at the Club World Cup, a competition where he once again drew the attention of several European clubs. Even so, despite the existing interest, Benfica has still not received any official offer.

Given this scenario, Rui Costa has reinforced the SAD’s position. While the value of a possible transfer had previously been around €40 million, the player’s development and the importance he has gained within the squad mean that, at this stage, only an offer well above that figure could change Benfica’s plans.

Marco Silva, it should be remembered, already admired Schjelderup’s qualities before arriving at Benfica. The Portuguese coach had even shown interest in signing the winger during his spell at Fulham and now believes he has found a more mature, more complete footballer, ready to take on a decisive role throughout the entire season.

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