Tomás Araújo, Benfica’s 22-year-old central defender under contract until 2029 following an extension last December, was announced as one of Paris Saint-Germain’s targets for the end of the 2024 summer mercato, and the rumor has returned for the winter. Record reports that the Parisian club is pushing hard to attract the Benfica player.
“PSG still insisting on Tomás Araújo!
The Parisian club is preparing an overhaul of its axial defense, with the possibility of selling Marquinhos, Kimpembe and Skriniar!
The central defender, who has also played at right-back in recent months, has a clause set at 80 million euros.”
PSG could be preparing an overhaul of their central defense, looking to turn an important page with the possible departure of key players such as Marquinhos, Presnel Kimpembe and Milan Skriniar. Marquinhos could seriously stay, but that wouldn’t stop the club insisting on attracting Tomás Araújo, considered one of the most promising talents of his generation.
His versatility, having also played at right-back, and his maturity despite his young age, make him a priority target to breathe new blood into the Parisian rearguard. What’s more, he would continue Luis Campos’s mercato with Portuguese resonance.
Araújo’s arrival would reinforce the already strong competition in this position, where youth and talent are now favored to build the club’s future. With his high release clause, it would also show PSG’s willingness to bet on a profile that fits in perfectly with the current project. Beware, however, that the rumours of May are not always verified or verifiable. There’s still time before the end of the season.
