Enzo Barrenechea on his way out: old suitor eyes Benfica midfielder | OneFootball

Enzo Barrenechea has a strong chance of leaving Benfica in the summer transfer window. Seen as one of the players available for transfer, the Argentine footballer may have his days at the Luz numbered, and interested clubs are already beginning to emerge. According to what has been learned, Valencia, the club where the number 5 has already played, would welcome the midfielder’s return.

According to reports circulated by the Spanish press, the La Liga side has been keeping a close eye on Barrenechea’s situation and is considering a move for the Benfica midfielder. It should be remembered that, one year before moving to the Luz, the number 5 was on loan at the ché club, where he left many fans missing him.

The doors of Mestalla are opening once again for Barrenechea, one year after leaving Valencia. However, the same sources recall that the Spanish club came close to signing the footballer; however, Benfica proved stronger, putting forward a more tempting financial offer and ultimately signing the Argentine.

Thus, Valencia — also keeping an eye on Nicolás Otamendi — has renewed its interest in Barrenechea, after the player was pushed into the background in José Mourinho’s team. However, according to the same sources, the Spanish club wants to sign the Argentine, but without having to pay the 15 million euros Benfica is looking to recoup.

So far this season for Benfica, Enzo Barrenechea — valued at 15 million euros — has made 43 official appearances: 26 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 13 in the Champions League, two in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup and one in the Super Cup. In the 2,967 minutes he has spent on the pitch, the Argentine has scored two goals and provided one assist.

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