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The transfer market of Benfica has reached a preliminary agreement to renew with Gianluca Prestianni, a 20-year-old Argentine winger, until 2031. The operation adds two seasons to the current contract and includes a salary increase following his start of the season with the Portuguese team.
Benfica secures Prestianni's renewal for two more seasons
The discussions between the club and the player's representatives have progressed to finalize the main terms of the renewal. According to information published by MaisFutebol and later confirmed by Record, the new contract will extend the relationship between both parties until 2031.
The move involves adding two more years to the current agreement. The update also includes a review of Prestianni's economic conditions after the need to enhance his salary was previously raised during the summer.
Benfica had the continuity of the Argentine player among its pending matters. President Rui Costa acknowledged on August 27 that the club wanted to keep the player and linked his development to his progress since arriving in Europe.
The situation had evolved since the summer. In July, Record reported that Prestianni's representatives had traveled to Lisbon to discuss the contract review while Trabzonspor was monitoring his situation. At that time, Benfica was not yet willing to adjust his salary.
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The player's performance at the beginning of the season has expedited the process. On September 9, Prestianni scored a goal and provided an assist in the 4-0 victory over Moreirense, a display that reinforced his presence in the team led by Marco Silva.
The coach has also utilized the Argentine in various offensive positions. On September 15, Marco Silva explained he can play in the three positions behind the striker, both on the sides and centrally.
His performance has also earned him a call back to the Argentine national team. Lionel Scaloni included Prestianni in the squad for the friendlies against Bolivia, Burkina Faso, and Benin, scheduled between September 30 and October 6.
The renewal aligns with Benfica's recent policy. The club has recently extended contracts of young players like Diogo Ferreira until 2031 and Tomás Araújo also until 2031, both with an additional two-season extension in the latter case.
The next step will be to formalize Gianluca Prestianni's renewal and complete the documentation of the new contract. Unless there are any last-minute changes, Benfica will keep the Argentine tied to the club until 2031, with an updated salary compared to the previous agreement.
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