Before the new year, José Mourinho was so fed up with questions from Portuguese journalists about why he wasn’t giving Andreas Schelderup more playing time. “Schelderup is Schelderup,” the Benfica manager snapped. Then came the trust in the Norwegian international, who responded by playing his way into becoming a key player in Mourinho’s Benfica attack. In recent months, the 22-year-old has been linked with clubs like Barcelona – but now a highly lucrative deal is on the table.
It’s not Barcelona, but Benfica, who are making the move. José Mourinho is leaving for Real Madrid, but the Portuguese giants have no intention of losing their Norwegian star.
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Andreas Schelderup is being offered a major new contract at Benfica.
According to A Bola, the Norwegian has been offered a new, lucrative deal at Benfica. His current contract runs until the summer of 2028, while the new offer reportedly extends until 2031.
And the salary terms?
According to the Portuguese outlet, Schelderup would pocket €18 million over the five-year period.
