The Benfica winger, who will face Italy tonight, is wanted by Bologna and Lazio. However, in his home country, he is at the center of a court case for sharing an intimate video with minors. The verdict is expected next Wednesday.

Norway’s arrival in Milan could provide a close-up look at one of the most talked-about names of the moment. We are referring to Andreas Schjelderup of Benfica, a left winger born in 2004. The outside player is currently at the center of both transfer rumors and an unfortunate case.

Let’s start with the transfer rumors. In January 2023, Benfica bought him from Nordsjaelland for around €10 million. A complicated transition to Portuguese football led him to return to his former club on loan, before returning to Lisbon in June 2024. This season, he has made only one start in the Champions League and has not been used consistently in the league. One goal and one assist in the Portuguese Serie A are not enough for a talent like him. And so, the January transfer window, which is approaching, offers an interesting opportunity for Italian teams. A left winger, he is therefore a player suited to a certain type of football. Bologna, thanks to their first-rate scouting network, and Lazio, who remain in a hybrid position as they await the green light to move in the transfer market, have been tracking him for a few weeks. Keep an eye on Schjelderup, who could find a new lease of life in Italy. He could play at San Siro against the Azzurri after playing 70 minutes against Estonia.

The case—  It should be noted that a case has arisen off the field involving Andreas. While playing for Nordsjaelland, the player shared an intimate video involving minors with a friend on Snapchat. It was a scandal. However, both in Lisbon and in the Norwegian Football Association, the player was not marginalized, but rather defended, while his mistake was emphasized. “It was a stupid mistake of youth,” admitted Schjelderup, who was 19 at the time of the incident. “He did something really stupid,” commented Norwegian coach Stale Solbakken. On Wednesday 19, the court will decide on the penalty to be imposed: he risks a suspended sentence and a fine.