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SportsHenrique Araújo leaves Benfica permanently, joins Casa Pia
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Henrique Araújo, a 24-year-old Portuguese forward, has permanently left Benfica and signed a contract with Casa Pia, becoming their fifth reinforcement for the 2026/27 season. The move follows a season where he played only 11 games for Benfica's first team and recorded two goals and three assists in eight games for the reserve team. Araújo was a specific request from new Casa Pia coach Filipe Coelho, who previously worked in Benfica's youth ranks. He had one year left on his Benfica contract but was not in Marco Silva's plans. Araújo is traveling to Guimarães to join Casa Pia's pre-season training camp and is expected to participate in an open training session. He has previously played for Andorinha, Marítimo, Watford, Famalicão, and Arouca, and is a former Portuguese under-21 international with 32 caps and 13 goals. He is valued at €1 million by Transfermarkt.
Source report
Lisbon, Portugal — Casa Pia has secured the signing of 24-year-old Portuguese forward Henrique Araújo, making him the club's fifth addition for the upcoming season. The move follows the arrivals of André Gomes (formerly of Benfica), Gabi Pereira (Felgueiras), Rochinha (Famalicão), and Selvi Clua (Almería).
According to Record, the Benfica youth product is traveling today to Guimarães, where Casa Pia is holding its pre-season training camp. Araújo is expected to participate in the open training session led by head coach Filipe Coelho tomorrow morning.
Background and Career Path
As previously reported, the Madeira-born forward had already agreed to the move to Pina Manique after a season in which he made only 11 appearances for Benfica's first team. With the club's reserve side in 2025/26, he recorded two goals and three assists in eight matches.
Araújo was a specific request from Coelho, who spent several seasons working in Benfica's youth system and closely followed the forward's development. Araújo previously wore the number 39 shirt for the Eagles.
Contract and Future Plans
With only one year remaining on his Benfica contract, Araújo was not part of Marco Silva's plans for the 2026/27 season. He reported to Seixal on July 6 but was only maintaining his physical fitness. He now looks to revive his career, having previously played for Andorinha, Marítimo, Watford, Famalicão, and Arouca.
International and Market Value
Araújo has earned 32 caps for Portugal's under-21 national team, scoring 13 goals. Transfermarkt values him at €1 million.
He will compete with Cassiano, Clau Mendes, and Max Svensson for a place in Casa Pia's attack. The club secured its place in the Primeira Liga for 2025/26 through the playoff against Torreense.
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Henrique Araújo Leaves Benfica Permanently, Joins Casa Pia