Andreas Schjelderup shines at Nordsjaelland, set to return to Benfica in great form

Reds very satisfied with the evolution of the Norwegian winger at Nordsjaelland; feel that the young man is better prepared and motivated to victory when he returns to the Light

Andreas Schjelderup experiencing his best season since returning to Nordsjaelland, on loan until the end of the season. Five goals and an assist in the last four games is the ultimate proof, for Benfica and the 19-year-old player from Norway, who returned to the Danish club, which he left for Benfica in January 2023 for €14 million (including mediation rights), it was the best option.

There is a professional structure Benfica have kept in touch with Andreas Schjelderup and its representatives. And at Luz they feel that the under-21 international player from Norway has taken a step forward in his career. After initial problems at the time, he showed the qualities that led him Benfica to invest heavily in recruitment.

Schelderup now better prepared physically and mentally to return to the Light Benfica. He has played 34 games (24 as a starter, having been used as a substitute several times at the beginning of the season), eight goals and ten assists. In the first half of last season, he had even more impressive numbers – 17 games, 10 goals and one assist. This led the Benfica move towards recruitment, with the awareness that the evolution of Schelderup it could take some time. But several clubs were also interested, including Liverpool, and the Reds decided to act quickly.

More explosive

The Norwegian coach, Stale Solbakken, revealed in an interview with A BOLA at the end of April, that Schelderup «he is stronger» and that his actions are «more explosive», adding, however, that «there is a big difference between playing for Nordsjaelland and playing for Benfica».

The coach does not doubt, however, that the winger “has improved a lot this year and is better prepared and more mature than when he arrived in Lisbon” in January 2023.

«You can expect a player with more maturity, who has improved, but who still needs to take two or three more steps before you are sure that he can influence the game of Benfica. It’s not a finished product yet,” Solbakken said.

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Schelderup He’s guaranteed another chance at Luz Benfica an angel will not refuse his wages Say Maria, at the end of the contract. Whatever happens to the world champion, at the end of his contract and with his future still to be defined, the winger will, at least, pre-season.

“They believe in Andreas”

Rafaela Pimenta, businessman Schelderupalready recognized that no one expected the situation in which he was Benfica at the start of this season, referring to the competition in the squad and, of course, the Say Maria. But he still believes that the Norwegian international had the right to return to Denmark, as Benfica “it would be very difficult to find the necessary space”.

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“It is obvious when the Benfica making an investment of that importance sets the tone. I always say: ‘Throw it away your mouth where your lips are. They made an investment that showed how much they consider and believe in this player. Conversations with the Benfica they are very advanced. I have no doubt that they believe in the player and the step taken by Andreas was very intelligent”, said Rafaela Pimenta, in March, at podcast Final Cut.