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Vangelis Pavlidis contract and performance at Benfica

Overview

Greek striker Vangelis Pavlidis has secured his future at Benfica, signing a contract extension that keeps him at the club until the summer of 2029. Following the agreement, the 27-year-old has become the highest-paid player on the Benfica roster. This renewal follows significant interest from various European clubs, including a rejected 50 million euro offer from Fenerbahçe.

Pavlidis has maintained exceptional productivity since joining from AZ Alkmaar in 2024. During the 2026 season, he recorded 14 goals and three assists in 13 appearances, a form that prompted discussions regarding a potential extension even further into 2031. His performances have drawn Premier League interest, with Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa reportedly monitoring him, while Tottenham has reportedly sent scouts to observe his matches.

In October 2026, Pavlidis reached a major milestone by scoring his 200th professional career goal during a 2-1 victory against Santa Clara. This goal was his 17th in 17 appearances for the current season. Since joining Benfica, he has accumulated 77 goals and 21 assists in 127 appearances, making him the fourth-highest scoring foreign player in the club’s history, surpassing Mikael Maniche.

Entities

Vangelis Pavlidis · Benfica · Primeira Liga · Record · Aston Villa

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Vangelis Pavlidis reaches 200 career goals with Benfica

    Benfica striker Vangelis Pavlidis scored his 200th career goal during a 2-1 win over Santa Clara, further cementing his status as one of the club's most successful foreign players.

  2. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Vangelis Pavlidis signs contract extension with Benfica

    Greek striker Vangelis Pavlidis has signed a contract extension with Benfica until 2029, becoming the club's highest-paid player after rejecting a major offer from Fenerbahçe.

  3. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Vangelis Pavlidis enters contract talks with Benfica amid Premier League interest

    Benfica striker Vangelis Pavlidis is in talks for a contract extension until 2031 following a strong start to the season, amid reported interest from Premier League clubs Tottenham and Aston Villa.

Sources

athletiko.gr · gipedo.politis.com.cy · lamiareport.gr · match.cy · newsbeast.gr · sport-fm.com.cy · tanea.gr · to10.gr

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history