Big discount from Benfica! Bayern target Portugal international defender

Bayern Munich are keeping a close eye on Benfica’s 24-year-old centre-back Tomás Araújo, with the Portuguese defender viewed as a priority target for the summer transfer window.

Details: According to respected insider Ekrem Konur, the German giants rate the Portugal international highly for his pace, passing from the back and tactical versatility. Although the defender extended his contract with the Eagles in September until 2031, with an €80 million release clause included, the Portuguese club are open to a compromise and willing to negotiate a sale in the €35–40 million range.

However, Bayern are expected to decide whether to make an official offer closer to the end of the season. The club’s transfer activity will depend directly on the situation in their own defence and on which of their current centre-backs leave the Allianz Arena this summer.

It is worth noting that Benfica academy graduate Tomás Araújo won the UEFA Youth League in the 2021/22 season, spent the 2022/23 campaign on loan at Gil Vicente, then returned to Lisbon and was named in Portugal’s squad for the 2026 World Cup. Transfermarkt values him at €35 million.

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