Transfer Market: Benfica Makes Multi-Million Offer for Schjelderup Renewal

Benfica is making a significant financial push to secure Andreas Schjelderup's contract extension, which currently runs until 2028. The Eagles have tabled a lucrative offer of €18 million to the 22-year-old winger, aiming to extend his stay for an additional three seasons, tying him to the club until 2031. However, the Norwegian international has yet to respond.

Schjelderup concluded the season as one of the squad's most valuable players. He firmly established himself in the starting lineup after scoring two goals against Real Madrid in the final Champions League group stage match. This performance, in fact, altered his trajectory, as Benfica and Club Brugge were close to finalizing an €8 million transfer, plus €3 million in add-ons, by the end of January. His subsequent rise was meteoric, attracting interest from clubs in top-tier leagues.

Benfica is therefore keen to retain Schjelderup and is prepared to make a substantial financial effort to seal the deal. They set a deadline for his response, but Schjelderup has remained silent. The ball, as such, remains in the Norwegian winger's court. He has, as is known, been called up by Norway for the World Cup. Should he accept, Schjelderup would become the highest-paid player in the squad.

The Eagles will remain calm while awaiting the 22-year-old winger's decision, especially since his current contract still has two years left. It will only be cut short if another club negotiates a transfer with Benfica for figures exceeding €40 million, as A BOLA reported on June 2nd.

Schjelderup is on the radar of top Premier League clubs, and Benfica is expected to receive a transfer offer for him soon.