In October 2025, Jose Mourinho, as the new Benfica coach, was already tired of the questions about Schelderup’s lack of playing time. “Schjelderup is Schjelderup. He struggles with that over 90 minutes, with the intensity and the sacrifice in the transitions,” Mourinho told A Bola. During the rest of the season, one of the world’s most high-profile coaches has turned 180 degrees around the young Norwegian.
Mourinho gave confidence to Schelderup, who responded by playing his way into Mourinho’s Benfica attack. In April, the Norwegian national team player was named player of the month, young player of the month and attacking player of the month. In recent months, the 22-year-old has been linked to clubs such as Barcelona, now a very lucrative deal is on the table.
It is not Barcelona, but Benfica, who are on the offensive. Jose Mourinho is lost to Real Madrid, but the Portuguese big club does not intend to lose the Norwegian star.
Andreas Schelderup is offered a new big contract at Benfica.
According to A Bola , the Norwegian has been offered a new, big contract at Benfica. The current contract runs until the summer of 2028, a new offer runs until 2031, it is reported.
And the salary conditions?
According to the Portuguese media, Schelderup will rake in 18 million euros over the five-year period.
