Portugal is currently in a state of anticipation with Tomás Araújo's decision to stay at Benfica, despite interest from clubs like Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. The young defender, who is an international for the Portugal national team, informed the club's management that he is not considering a transfer and wants to win the league title for the first time. Araújo spent the 2022/2023 season on loan at Gil Vicente, but he is now ready to take on a central role at Benfica. With Nicolás Otamendi's move to River Plate, Araújo becomes one of the captains and an undisputed starter in defense. The player is under contract until June 2029 and has an 80 million euros release clause. Rui Costa, Benfica's president, is seeking a central defensive pairing formed by players from the Seixal academy, with Araújo and António Silva having played together since youth levels. Despite interest from José Mourinho, who admires Araújo, the club is not considering his departure at this time.