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Andreas Schjelderup Transfer from Benfica to Club Brugge
In January, Club Brugge attempted to sign Andreas Schjelderup, and the winger was interested in the move, but Benfica rejected an offer exceeding 10 million euros. Club Brugge had hoped to complete the transfer in the summer, but this plan may now be unsuccessful. After he scored twice against Real Madrid, Benfica was no longer willing to let Schjelderup go. The Portuguese outlet Record reports that Benfica has renewed its belief in Schjelderup and has offered him a contract extension. Schjelderup is under contract in Lisbon until mid-2028. Since scoring those two goals, he has become a regular in José Mourinho's team.
In January, Club Brugge attempted to sign Andreas Schjelderup, and the winger was interested in the move, but Benfica rejected an offer exceeding 10 million euros. Club Brugge had hoped to complete the transfer in the summer, but this plan may now be unsuccessful. After he scored twice against Real Madrid, Benfica was no longer willing to let Schjelderup go. The Portuguese outlet Record reports that Benfica has renewed its belief in Schjelderup and has offered him a contract extension. Schjelderup is under contract in Lisbon until mid-2028. Since scoring those two goals, he has become a regular in José Mourinho's team.
Club Brugge sought the signing of Andreas Schjelderup and was willing to make a large investment, but he was ultimately required to stay at SL Benfica. In an interview with Het Laatste Nieuws, sporting director Dévy Rigaux revealed that a new attempt may follow in the summer. Rigaux said that by traveling to Lisbon at the end of January, despite the deal already being unlikely, they might have another chance in the summer.
Club Brugge sought the signing of Andreas Schjelderup and was willing to make a large investment, but he was ultimately required to stay at SL Benfica. In an interview with Het Laatste Nieuws, sporting director Dévy Rigaux revealed that a new attempt may follow in the summer. Rigaux said that by traveling to Lisbon at the end of January, despite the deal already being unlikely, they might have another chance in the summer.
Andreas Schjelderup wants more playing time at SL Benfica with the goal of a World Cup selection. According to reports, a personal agreement was reached quickly. Club Brugge submitted a bid of 11 million euro, comprising 8 million euro fixed and 3 million euro in bonuses, to SL Benfica, and the club's board also visited Lisbon, which did not lead to an agreement. Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg reports that a transfer for Andreas Schjelderup to Club Brugge is now considered unlikely due to the player's recent top performances. The bid was considered significantly insufficient.
Andreas Schjelderup wants more playing time at SL Benfica with the goal of a World Cup selection. According to reports, a personal agreement was reached quickly. Club Brugge submitted a bid of 11 million euro, comprising 8 million euro fixed and 3 million euro in bonuses, to SL Benfica, and the club's board also visited Lisbon, which did not lead to an agreement. Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg reports that a transfer for Andreas Schjelderup to Club Brugge is now considered unlikely due to the player's recent top performances. The bid was considered significantly insufficient.
Club Brugge is pursuing the transfer of Andreas Schjelderup and has not abandoned the attempt to sign the winger. The club's CEO Bob Madou and director of football Dévy Rigaux traveled to Lisbon for negotiations with Benfica but returned to Belgium without a deal being finalized. Before the match against Real Madrid, Club Brugge and Benfica were separated by €3 million, as Club Brugge offered €8M plus €3M in bonuses while Benfica demanded at least €11M plus other contractual benefits. Franky Van der Elst stated on the program Frank en Franky that he thinks the player's cost increased by a few million this week, noting that he scored two beautiful goals against Real Madrid. The difference is now reportedly even greater and possibly too much for Club Brugge. Schjelderup had already given a positive response regarding the move, but he is now protected by José Mourinho at least until the match against Tondela. If the transfer fails now, Club Brugge might make another attempt in the summer. The Belgian transfer window closes this Monday, while Portugal's closes the following day.
Club Brugge is pursuing the transfer of Andreas Schjelderup and has not abandoned the attempt to sign the winger. The club's CEO Bob Madou and director of football Dévy Rigaux traveled to Lisbon for negotiations with Benfica but returned to Belgium without a deal being finalized. Before the match against Real Madrid, Club Brugge and Benfica were separated by €3 million, as Club Brugge offered €8M plus €3M in bonuses while Benfica demanded at least €11M plus other contractual benefits. Franky Van der Elst stated on the program Frank en Franky that he thinks the player's cost increased by a few million this week, noting that he scored two beautiful goals against Real Madrid. The difference is now reportedly even greater and possibly too much for Club Brugge. Schjelderup had already given a positive response regarding the move, but he is now protected by José Mourinho at least until the match against Tondela. If the transfer fails now, Club Brugge might make another attempt in the summer. The Belgian transfer window closes this Monday, while Portugal's closes the following day.
Andreas Schjelderup is a primary target for Club Brugge, and Ivan Leko confirmed that the player is high on the club's list of desired players. Schjelderup himself reportedly wants to move to Brugge. Club Brugge's sporting director Dévy Rigaux and CEO Bob Madou traveled to Lisbon to continue negotiations but returned without an agreement at club level. According to Het Nieuwsblad, negotiations will continue in the coming days and the situation is described as very complex. Club Brugge has a personal agreement with Schjelderup but is not willing to pay his market value of 14 million euros. A bid of around 12 million euros including bonuses has been submitted, while Benfica reportedly wants around 15 million euros. José Mourinho prefers to keep Schjelderup at Benfica and commented positively on his recent performances. Het Nieuwsblad also reports that the player himself might try to force the transfer.
Andreas Schjelderup is a primary target for Club Brugge, and Ivan Leko confirmed that the player is high on the club's list of desired players. Schjelderup himself reportedly wants to move to Brugge. Club Brugge's sporting director Dévy Rigaux and CEO Bob Madou traveled to Lisbon to continue negotiations but returned without an agreement at club level. According to Het Nieuwsblad, negotiations will continue in the coming days and the situation is described as very complex. Club Brugge has a personal agreement with Schjelderup but is not willing to pay his market value of 14 million euros. A bid of around 12 million euros including bonuses has been submitted, while Benfica reportedly wants around 15 million euros. José Mourinho prefers to keep Schjelderup at Benfica and commented positively on his recent performances. Het Nieuwsblad also reports that the player himself might try to force the transfer.
Sacha Tavolieri stated there was hope for a deal for Andreas Schjelderup to join Club Brugge by the end of the week. The transfer was described as close and could have set a new record for Club Brugge. It involved a bid from the club, negotiations with Benfica, and the player pushed for the departure. The proposed transfer fee was 11 million, with a possible rise to 12 million with bonuses, and potentially a resale percentage. After Schjelderup scored two goals in a match for Benfica against Real Madrid, Benfica decided to no longer cooperate with the transfer and ended their involvement. A Bola reported that following this performance, Schjelderup became more expensive and that his future is not definitively decided. José Mourinho publicly indicated that Schjelderup is making progress and that his next step should be to stay in a strong league.
Sacha Tavolieri stated there was hope for a deal for Andreas Schjelderup to join Club Brugge by the end of the week. The transfer was described as close and could have set a new record for Club Brugge. It involved a bid from the club, negotiations with Benfica, and the player pushed for the departure. The proposed transfer fee was 11 million, with a possible rise to 12 million with bonuses, and potentially a resale percentage. After Schjelderup scored two goals in a match for Benfica against Real Madrid, Benfica decided to no longer cooperate with the transfer and ended their involvement. A Bola reported that following this performance, Schjelderup became more expensive and that his future is not definitively decided. José Mourinho publicly indicated that Schjelderup is making progress and that his next step should be to stay in a strong league.
Club Brugge continues to try for Andreas Schjelderup, although Benfica does not want to let him go following his performance against Real Madrid. Club Brugge has traveled to Portugal to negotiate. Het Nieuwsblad reports that Leko stated at a press conference that the board is working on it and that negotiations are ongoing.
Club Brugge continues to try for Andreas Schjelderup, although Benfica does not want to let him go following his performance against Real Madrid. Club Brugge has traveled to Portugal to negotiate. Het Nieuwsblad reports that Leko stated at a press conference that the board is working on it and that negotiations are ongoing.
Club Brugge initially targeted Andreas Schjelderup. After he scored twice against Real Madrid and was voted Player of the Week in the Champions League, Benfica appeared unwilling to facilitate a transfer. However, sporting director Dévy Rigaux has recently been in Lisbon to negotiate a transfer, according to Het Laatste Nieuws. It is reported that Andreas Schjelderup still wants to join Club Brugge and has an existing personal agreement with the club. An agreement with Benfica has not yet been reached. A deal is considered likely if Benfica reduces its original asking price of 15 million euros.
Club Brugge initially targeted Andreas Schjelderup. After he scored twice against Real Madrid and was voted Player of the Week in the Champions League, Benfica appeared unwilling to facilitate a transfer. However, sporting director Dévy Rigaux has recently been in Lisbon to negotiate a transfer, according to Het Laatste Nieuws. It is reported that Andreas Schjelderup still wants to join Club Brugge and has an existing personal agreement with the club. An agreement with Benfica has not yet been reached. A deal is considered likely if Benfica reduces its original asking price of 15 million euros.
Andreas Schjelderup was open to a transfer because he was alternating between starting and being on the bench at Benfica. According to Sacha Tavolieri, Benfica has changed its strategy following Schjelderup's outstanding performance against Real Madrid in the Champions League and now wants to keep the player in the squad for the second half of the season. Club Brugge must therefore end their pursuit of Schjelderup.
Andreas Schjelderup was open to a transfer because he was alternating between starting and being on the bench at Benfica. According to Sacha Tavolieri, Benfica has changed its strategy following Schjelderup's outstanding performance against Real Madrid in the Champions League and now wants to keep the player in the squad for the second half of the season. Club Brugge must therefore end their pursuit of Schjelderup.
According to Voetbalnieuws.be, negotiations with Benfica for Andreas Schjelderup have progressed very slowly, and Club Brugge now seems to be considering other options.
According to Voetbalnieuws.be, negotiations with Benfica for Andreas Schjelderup have progressed very slowly, and Club Brugge now seems to be considering other options.
According to transferwatcher Sacha Tavolieri, Club Brugge's offer for Andreas Schjelderup is closer to 11 million euro with bonuses, while Benfica is asking for a sum of approximately 15 million euro in the ongoing negotiations. Nordsjælland reportedly has a resale percentage, which makes Benfica less willing to lower their demands. Tavolieri also reports that Schjelderup is now pushing internally to force his transfer to Club Brugge, seeking more playing time and perspective.
According to transferwatcher Sacha Tavolieri, Club Brugge's offer for Andreas Schjelderup is closer to 11 million euro with bonuses, while Benfica is asking for a sum of approximately 15 million euro in the ongoing negotiations. Nordsjælland reportedly has a resale percentage, which makes Benfica less willing to lower their demands. Tavolieri also reports that Schjelderup is now pushing internally to force his transfer to Club Brugge, seeking more playing time and perspective.
According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Club Brugge has made a new offer for Andreas Schjelderup. Benfica reportedly wants 15 million euro, while Club Brugge hopes to complete a deal around 12 million euro. Contacts between Club Brugge and SL Benfica are ongoing to reach an agreement. There is still a small gap between the parties, but negotiations are proceeding well and a deal is hoped for by the end of the week. Schjelderup is considered a primary target.
According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Club Brugge has made a new offer for Andreas Schjelderup. Benfica reportedly wants 15 million euro, while Club Brugge hopes to complete a deal around 12 million euro. Contacts between Club Brugge and SL Benfica are ongoing to reach an agreement. There is still a small gap between the parties, but negotiations are proceeding well and a deal is hoped for by the end of the week. Schjelderup is considered a primary target.
Andreas Schjelderup's playing time at SL Benfica is expected to decrease further with the return of Rafa Silva. A Brugge bid of 8 million euros plus 3 million euros in variables was rejected. Benfica is aiming for a fixed sum of at least 11 million euros, according to Record. The Portuguese club paid around 14 million euros in total for Schjelderup and wants to recover a large portion of that amount. If such a sum is paid, Schjelderup would become the second most expensive signing in Club Brugge's history.
Andreas Schjelderup's playing time at SL Benfica is expected to decrease further with the return of Rafa Silva. A Brugge bid of 8 million euros plus 3 million euros in variables was rejected. Benfica is aiming for a fixed sum of at least 11 million euros, according to Record. The Portuguese club paid around 14 million euros in total for Schjelderup and wants to recover a large portion of that amount. If such a sum is paid, Schjelderup would become the second most expensive signing in Club Brugge's history.
Club Brugge is pursuing Andreas Schjelderup as a top target for a flank attacker. According to Het Nieuwsblad, Schjelderup is the top priority for Club Brugge. The club's focus turned to Schjelderup after failing to sign Souleymane Faye, who signed with Sporting. Het Laatste Nieuws reports that Club Brugge is willing to agree to a total package of more than ten million euros, while Benfica originally considered 15 million euros. HLN characterizes the transfer as an expensive option but states that Club Brugge has not abandoned it. Portuguese media describe tough negotiations and a difference in valuation between the clubs. According to A Bola, Benfica is maintaining a price close to 15 million euros, while Club Brugge is trying to structure the offer with a fixed sum and bonuses. Record reported that Club Brugge is close to a personal agreement with Schjelderup, but there is no deal between the clubs. Record also reported that Norway coach Ståle Solbakken said that Schjelderup is in a difficult situation and urgently needs a solution. In 2023, Club Brugge was also close to signing Schjelderup, at which time Dévy Rigaux had visited him in Portugal and a personal agreement had been reached.
Club Brugge is pursuing Andreas Schjelderup as a top target for a flank attacker. According to Het Nieuwsblad, Schjelderup is the top priority for Club Brugge. The club's focus turned to Schjelderup after failing to sign Souleymane Faye, who signed with Sporting. Het Laatste Nieuws reports that Club Brugge is willing to agree to a total package of more than ten million euros, while Benfica originally considered 15 million euros. HLN characterizes the transfer as an expensive option but states that Club Brugge has not abandoned it. Portuguese media describe tough negotiations and a difference in valuation between the clubs. According to A Bola, Benfica is maintaining a price close to 15 million euros, while Club Brugge is trying to structure the offer with a fixed sum and bonuses. Record reported that Club Brugge is close to a personal agreement with Schjelderup, but there is no deal between the clubs. Record also reported that Norway coach Ståle Solbakken said that Schjelderup is in a difficult situation and urgently needs a solution. In 2023, Club Brugge was also close to signing Schjelderup, at which time Dévy Rigaux had visited him in Portugal and a personal agreement had been reached.
Reports from the Belgian press state that Benfica is asking for €15 million from Club Brugge for the permanent transfer of Andreas Schjelderup. The player has a verbal agreement to join Club Brugge, which is offering Benfica €8 million plus performance-based bonuses that could increase the total deal value to €12 million. According to information from Belgium, Benfica's SAD is resistant to releasing Schjelderup for that amount and also wants to secure percentage rights on a future sale. Club Brugge considers Andreas Schjelderup one of its priorities; however, the investment is high and the club has other targets identified.
Reports from the Belgian press state that Benfica is asking for €15 million from Club Brugge for the permanent transfer of Andreas Schjelderup. The player has a verbal agreement to join Club Brugge, which is offering Benfica €8 million plus performance-based bonuses that could increase the total deal value to €12 million. According to information from Belgium, Benfica's SAD is resistant to releasing Schjelderup for that amount and also wants to secure percentage rights on a future sale. Club Brugge considers Andreas Schjelderup one of its priorities; however, the investment is high and the club has other targets identified.
Both Het Laatste Nieuws and Het Nieuwsblad confirm that Andreas Schjelderup is a target for Club Brugge and that the club is reportedly willing to pay bonuses including up to 11 million to release him from Benfica. The Portuguese club still demands an immediate cash payment and has already rejected the initial offer. According to Sky Sports, an agreement at the club level seems to be the only remaining issue. Andreas Schjelderup reportedly already has a personal agreement with Club Brugge, where a contract until mid-2030 is said to be prepared for him.
Both Het Laatste Nieuws and Het Nieuwsblad confirm that Andreas Schjelderup is a target for Club Brugge and that the club is reportedly willing to pay bonuses including up to 11 million to release him from Benfica. The Portuguese club still demands an immediate cash payment and has already rejected the initial offer. According to Sky Sports, an agreement at the club level seems to be the only remaining issue. Andreas Schjelderup reportedly already has a personal agreement with Club Brugge, where a contract until mid-2030 is said to be prepared for him.
Andreas Schjelderup is a priority target for Club Brugge, which is working to sign a new winger. A Bola reports that there is competition from Serie A clubs, but while Italian clubs are mainly aiming for a loan, Club Brugge is pursuing a permanent transfer. Norwegian national coach Stale Solbakken stated to NRK that Schjelderup is in a difficult situation and that he expects a solution will be found this winter, describing the situation as precarious.
Andreas Schjelderup is a priority target for Club Brugge, which is working to sign a new winger. A Bola reports that there is competition from Serie A clubs, but while Italian clubs are mainly aiming for a loan, Club Brugge is pursuing a permanent transfer. Norwegian national coach Stale Solbakken stated to NRK that Schjelderup is in a difficult situation and that he expects a solution will be found this winter, describing the situation as precarious.
According to Sacha Tavolieri, Club Brugge is attempting to sign Andreas Schjelderup, having submitted an offer of €8 million with an additional €3 million in bonuses. SL Benfica's asking price is €15 million, but there is a belief a deal could be finalized for around €12 million. Schjelderup, a 21-year-old Norwegian left winger who has earned 8 caps for his country and is not guaranteed a starting position at Benfica, is considered a 'supertalent' in Norway and has a current market value of €15 million. He was acquired by the Portuguese club from Nordsjaelland in 2023 for €9 million and is under contract until 2028. This season, he has scored 2 goals and provided 3 assists in 23 matches. The player has also attracted interest from several other clubs, including Juventus, Roma, and Nottingham Forest. Recent reports from January 2026 mentioned a loan offer from Beşiktaş with an €18 million purchase option. His Benfica contract includes a €100 million release clause.
According to Sacha Tavolieri, Club Brugge is attempting to sign Andreas Schjelderup, having submitted an offer of €8 million with an additional €3 million in bonuses. SL Benfica's asking price is €15 million, but there is a belief a deal could be finalized for around €12 million. Schjelderup, a 21-year-old Norwegian left winger who has earned 8 caps for his country and is not guaranteed a starting position at Benfica, is considered a 'supertalent' in Norway and has a current market value of €15 million. He was acquired by the Portuguese club from Nordsjaelland in 2023 for €9 million and is under contract until 2028. This season, he has scored 2 goals and provided 3 assists in 23 matches. The player has also attracted interest from several other clubs, including Juventus, Roma, and Nottingham Forest. Recent reports from January 2026 mentioned a loan offer from Beşiktaş with an €18 million purchase option. His Benfica contract includes a €100 million release clause.
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