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Andreas Schjelderup: Benfica Contract Extension
Rui Costa stated that Andreas Schjelderup has a contract renewal proposal from Benfica. He said the club and the player will speak after Schjelderup finishes his participation with Norway in the 2026 World Cup. Rui Costa added that the renewal is not urgent and Schjelderup is not in his last contract year.
Rui Costa stated that Andreas Schjelderup has a contract renewal proposal from Benfica. He said the club and the player will speak after Schjelderup finishes his participation with Norway in the 2026 World Cup. Rui Costa added that the renewal is not urgent and Schjelderup is not in his last contract year.
A deadline set by Benfica for Andreas Schjelderup and his entourage to respond to a contract extension offer until June 2031 was missed. Schjelderup has decided to pause discussions to focus on international competition with Norway. According to Portuguese sports newspapers A Bola, Record, and O Jogo, Benfica proposed an investment totaling 18 million euros over five years. This corresponds to a gross annual salary of about 3.6 million euros, which is nearly 2.5 million euros net, excluding bonuses.
A deadline set by Benfica for Andreas Schjelderup and his entourage to respond to a contract extension offer until June 2031 was missed. Schjelderup has decided to pause discussions to focus on international competition with Norway. According to Portuguese sports newspapers A Bola, Record, and O Jogo, Benfica proposed an investment totaling 18 million euros over five years. This corresponds to a gross annual salary of about 3.6 million euros, which is nearly 2.5 million euros net, excluding bonuses.
Benfica presented Andreas Schjelderup, a 22-year-old winger, with a contract renewal offer worth €18 million for five seasons, which would extend his contract by three years until 2031. Schjelderup has not yet responded to this offer, and Benfica has given a deadline for a response. If he accepts, Schjelderup will become the highest-paid player in the squad. His current contract runs for two more years. According to what A BOLA revealed on June 2, it will only not be fulfilled if a club negotiates a transfer with Benfica for values above €40 million.
Benfica presented Andreas Schjelderup, a 22-year-old winger, with a contract renewal offer worth €18 million for five seasons, which would extend his contract by three years until 2031. Schjelderup has not yet responded to this offer, and Benfica has given a deadline for a response. If he accepts, Schjelderup will become the highest-paid player in the squad. His current contract runs for two more years. According to what A BOLA revealed on June 2, it will only not be fulfilled if a club negotiates a transfer with Benfica for values above €40 million.
Mundo Deportivo has highlighted a report from A BOLA about the possibility of Benfica renewing Andreas Schjelderup's contract, with an extension until 2031.
Mundo Deportivo has highlighted a report from A BOLA about the possibility of Benfica renewing Andreas Schjelderup's contract, with an extension until 2031.
Benfica have decided to pursue a contract renewal for 21-year-old Norwegian winger Andreas Schjelderup, whose current contract expires on June 30, 2028. The Norwegian international has 8 caps for his country and has made 13 appearances in Liga Portugal this season, scoring one goal and providing two assists. The renewal discussions follow recent transfer interest from several European clubs, including Club Brugge, Juventus, and Roma. In January 2026, Benfica's asking price was reportedly €15 million, with Club Brugge having offered between €11 million and €12 million for the player, whose current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €14.00m.
Benfica have decided to pursue a contract renewal for 21-year-old Norwegian winger Andreas Schjelderup, whose current contract expires on June 30, 2028. The Norwegian international has 8 caps for his country and has made 13 appearances in Liga Portugal this season, scoring one goal and providing two assists. The renewal discussions follow recent transfer interest from several European clubs, including Club Brugge, Juventus, and Roma. In January 2026, Benfica's asking price was reportedly €15 million, with Club Brugge having offered between €11 million and €12 million for the player, whose current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €14.00m.
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