Fredrik Aursnes has left Feyenoord for a reported fee of €13 million plus €2 million in add-ons to join Benfica. The 26-year-old has signed a contract until 2027.
The midfielder who was an integral part of De Stadionclub leaves after just one season. Aursnes made 35 league appearances during his time at De Kuip. That figure rises to 49 across all competitions. The Norwegian international has earned 7 caps with the national team.
The midfielder Fredrik Aursnes (26 years old) is the new signing of the professional football team of Sport Lisboa e Benfica. Norwegian international, the athlete has signed a 5-year contract with the reds (until 2027).
Feyenoord and Benfica have agreed on the transfer of Fredrik Aursnes. The 26-year-old Norwegian international, who still had a continuous contract in Rotterdam until mid-2024, therefore exchanges De Kuip for an adventure in Portugal after one season.
“Feyenoord made a huge impression on me in a short period of time,” Aursnes looks back. “When I came in here a year ago, I didn’t expect to leave after one season. It was a special period for several reasons. To start with our way of playing, which suits me well and from which I got a lot of fun. But especially because of our unique achievements in Europe, the people I have worked with on a daily basis and last but not least the loyal following of Feyenoord. I am grateful to the club, and Frank Arnesen in particular, for their confidence in me. I would also like to thank everyone who has contributed to the beautiful, lasting memories that I take with me from Rotterdam. I wish Feyenoord all the best.”
