Exclusive: Chelsea and Real Madrid to battle for defender known for his ball playing ability
Briefly

With the summer transfer window approaching, Chelsea is focusing on strengthening their defense, particularly interested in Portuguese centre-back Tomas Araujo from Benfica. Alongside other targets, Chelsea and Real Madrid have reached out informally to inquire about Araujo's availability. However, Benfica firmly states he is not for sale unless his 80 million release clause is satisfied. Araujo, under contract until 2029, is key to Benfica's future, highlighting the challenge Chelsea faces in their pursuit, while still monitoring the situation for possible developments.
Benfica's stance on Tomas Araujo is clear: he is not for sale unless the 80 million release clause is met, highlighting the club's valuation of his future.
As Chelsea evaluates their defensive options, Araujo's performance and potential in a three-central defender setup could provide tactical advantages that pique their interest.
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