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Tomás Araújo leaving Benfica?
Tomás Araújo is having a breakthrough season at SL Benfica and has been linked with several top European clubs. His market value increased from €13m to €28m as he delivers a high-level campaign.
Tomás Araújo was linked with Paris Saint-Germain due to his release clause of 100 million euros. PSG, in need of a central defender, showed interest in Araújo alongside several Premier League clubs. However, Araújo has extended his contract with Benfica until 2029, delaying any potential departure until at least next summer.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has expressed interest in acquiring Tomas Araujo, a central defender from Benfica, as they seek a potential replacement for Skriniar. It has been reported that PSG previously attempted to secure Araujo's transfer during the summer and might make another effort in the January transfer window. Araujo, recognized for his maturity and consistent performances, recently made his debut with the national team. Despite PSG's interest, Araujo is reportedly close to extending his contract with Benfica until 2029, following a recent renewal that extends to 2028. The anticipated new contract is said to include a substantial salary increase and potentially a new release clause that exceeds the previous 100 million clause.
22-year-old Benfica defender Tomas Araujo is attracting interest from PSG. Despite becoming a starter and increasing his market value, Benfica isn't keen to sell him unless his 100 million euro release clause is met. PSG eyes Araujo as a replacement for Milan Skriniar, who might join Juventus. They plan to pursue Araujo in the summer, facing competition from Premier League clubs. PSG's strong ties with Benfica, having facilitated 125 million euros in past transfers, could be beneficial in negotiations.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is showing interest in acquiring Tomas Araujo, a 22-year-old defender who is currently part of Benfica's squad. Araujo has emerged as a crucial player for Benfica this season and received his first call-up to the Portugal national team in November. Despite PSG's interest, Benfica remains firm on not negotiating a transfer during either the winter or summer transfer windows. The Lisbon-based club maintains that any transfer would require adherence to Araujo's release clause, which is set at 100 million euros. PSG is considered unlikely to pay this amount, particularly given the strong performance of their current defensive duo, Marquinhos and Willian Pacho.
Chelsea have revived their interest in highly-rated Benfica defender Tomas Araujo as they search for a new centre-back.
Crystal Palace contacted Benfica to sign the young player. However, Benfica responded that they are not selling him. This was during the last summer transfer window.
Chelsea continues to monitor Tomás Araújo's performances, studying a potential future signing of the center-back. The interest was confirmed by transfer market specialist journalist Fabrizio Romano, who mentioned on his YouTube channel that Chelsea is following several young center-backs, including Araújo.
Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in Araujo and could reignite their pursuit of the Portuguese defender during the January transfer window.
Paris Saint-Germain has made a contractual offer of 5 million EUR per year for Tomas Araujo, a 22-year-old defender. However, the club needs to wait for a departure in the defensive sector (potentially Skriniar or Danilo) before proceeding.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is interested in Tomas Araujo, a 22-year-old defender from Benfica. PSG is looking to recruit a new defender as Milan Skriniar might leave the club. PSG has contacted several central defenders, including Tomas Araujo.
Tomás Araújo, central defender of Benfica, is also attracting interest from more clubs, according to transfer market specialist, Fabrizio Romano.
Tomás Araújo enters a decisive phase of his career. The centre-back celebrates his 22nd birthday today and knows that the next few months could be important for his assertion at Benfica. The SAD looks at the U21 international as a safe value and that can gain prominence after the closure of the next summer market.
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