Tomás Araújo living "a dream" with Benfica renewal: «It was a very complicated path»
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Tomás Araújo living "a dream" with Benfica renewal: «It was a very complicated path»

Record2 September 2026 at 20:10

Tomás Araújo extended his contract with Benfica until June 2031. The Portuguese central defender, an international for the Portuguese national team, signed a renewal that keeps the player linked to the red and white club for several more seasons.

The 22-year-old player described the renewal as the fulfillment of "a dream." This contract extension represents an important sign of mutual trust between the club and the young defender.

Araujo acknowledged that the journey to this moment was difficult, stating that "it was a very complicated path." The central defender joined Benfica at a young age and has been working for years to reach this level.

The renewal comes at a time of growth for the player, who has been establishing himself as an important piece in Benfica's sporting project. The new deal until 2031 demonstrates the club's commitment to building a team around homegrown talents.

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