Tomás Araújo’s future was once again on the agenda following statements by Ali Barat, the Portuguese defender’s agent, who hinted at a attack to the Benfica player in the next summer market.
In an interview with Fabrizio Romano, the businessman also recalled the player’s journey, with whom he has worked since a very early age. «I’ve been with Tomás since he was 16 years old. It’s fantastic to see his development”, he said, highlighting the defender’s consistent evolution over the last few years.
«What is excellent about Tomás is that he has some fundamental attributes: his speed and his technical ability», he explained, fitting these qualities into the demands of current football. “These are attributes that modern coaches look for, as they all play with very high lines, as you know, especially teams like Barcelona.”
Asked about the possibility of a move in the near future, Ali Barat said: “I am very confident that many top clubs will look for Tomás again in the summer.”
With a contract until 2029, the central defender has a termination clause set at 80 million euros. THE defense is linked to Benfica since the 2016/17 season and, this season, he has played 20 games and scored one goal for the Eagles’ main team.
