Tomás Araújo, Benfica’s 22-year-old central defender under contract until 2029 following an extension last December, has been announced as one of Paris Saint-Germain’s targets for the end of the 2024 summer mercato, and the rumor mill continues to churn for the future. PSG Inside Actus assures that soccer advisor Luis Campos has scheduled a discussion to enable PSG to move forward.
“A trip to Lisbon by the end of May.”
“According to my information, Luis Campos is planning a trip to Lisbon between now and the end of May to meet Benfica’s directors. The aim is to unblock the Tomás Araújo deal.
Luis Campos intends to draw on the club’s Portuguese contingent – Vitinha, Gonçalo Ramos, Joao Neves and Nuno Mendes – to try and tip the balance in PSG’s favor. This linguistic and cultural link could play a role in the capital club’s seduction strategy.
However, the task looks set to be an arduous one. According to the latest news, although Tomás Araújo is particularly attracted by the Parisian project, the Lisbon club is in no hurry to sell him. The defender was disappointed by the blocking of his transfer last summer, but did not want to create a scandal. English clubs are also said to be interested in the player.“
We’re cautious, there’s nothing concrete yet, so there’s not the slightest certainty. But it’s quite clear that the club’s management is working on the summer mercato. We need to prepare it before the official opening, and discussions have no doubt already begun.
Araujo is a possible option, as he is a defender with qualities that match coach Luis Enrique’s game, and he seems to have a very bright future ahead of him. However, other options may exist for either side. We’re still a long way from a likely transfer.
Nothing is likely to become clearer before the end of the Champions League campaign. Let’s hope we don’t find out more before the final on May 31.
