Norwegian players are doing well around the major European leagues – and out in Europe such as Bodø/Gliimt. A 21-year-old has played his way onto Barcelona’s radar this season, two weeks ago scouts from the La Liga giant sat in the stands and watched “player of the match”. On Saturday, the Spaniards were again in the stands to get the Norwegian player with them.
In the Champions League, Andreas Schelderup scored twice as the “player of the match” in the wild 4-2 win over Real Madrid at the end of January. At the beginning of the month, the 21-year-old was back as the match winner and the best of the match. This time, the Barcelona scouts sat ready in the stands and took notes diligently.
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According to the Spanish newspaper Diario AS, Bardelona is very interested in the Norwegian winger. Sporting director Deco is said to have personally been given the overall responsibility for following Schjelderup’s development closely, The interest is said to be so concrete that Barcelona had scouts physically present in the stands during the match in the Portuguese league. Schelderup responded to the interest with a beautiful match-winning goal and award as player of the match.
On Saturday, Schelderup went again in front of the Barcelona scouts. According to O Jogo, the Spaniards were in the stands when Benfica won 2-1 against Arouca and the 21-year-old was behind an assist.
In 2026, Jose Mourinho has given the 21-year-old plenty of playing time, Schelderup has responded to the trust with several game-deciding goals (2 in the Champions League, 3 in the Portuguese league), on Saturday also an assist to another narrow victory and still in the title race, seven points behind Porto at the top.
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According to the Portuguese newspaper, Barcelona’s scouts have been following Schelderup closely this season, and it is likely that the La Liga giants will make a bid for the 21-year-old in the summer transfer window.
