Fredrik Aursnes belongs to Benfica!

EXCLUSIVE STATEMENTS

The midfielder Fredrik Aursnes (26 years old) is the new signing for the professional football team of Sport Lisboa e Benfica. Norwegian international, the player signed a 5-year deal (until 2027). 

"It’s a big day for me. It’s amazing to sign for this club and I’m very happy", affirmed, revealing right after his knowledge on Benfica...

"It’s a big, big club with lots of fans all over the world. A club with great history and hopefully with a great future as well”.

Fredrik Aursnes was one of the 58 789 spectators at Estádio da Luz on Tuesday night to watch the clash against Dynamo Kyiv…

"Amazing. Great Stadium, great fans. I think the team played very well. Can’t wait to start", he said.

On Roger Schmidt...

"I’m looking forward to work with him. I played against him twice last season; he was a former PSV coach. I had a good chat with him. When I heard about Benfica’s interest, I had no doubts. I wanted to come to Benfica, and I’m finally here", he declared.

What about your position? Are you a 6 or an 8?

"I would say I can do both. At Feyenoord I used to play the 6 position, but I feel I can do both".

A message to the benfiquistas and a promise!

"I will always give my best, give 100%", concluded Aursnes.