Vasco da Gama ‘to try to sign’ Nicolás Otamendi as Benfica seek renewal

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·29. Dezember 2025

Vasco da Gama ‘to try to sign’ Nicolás Otamendi as Benfica seek renewal

Vasco da Gama have advanced negotiations to sign Nicolás Otamendi from Benfica for the 2026 season. According to PaponaColina, the Argentina international is viewed as a marquee addition to raise standards and add leadership.

The pursuit comes amid European interest. Barcelona have been linked with the centre-back, while José Mourinho is working behind the scenes on a contract renewal. The player's agent has denied talks with Barcelona.

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A potential advantage for Vasco could be Admar Lopes, who worked in Porto's scouting department in 2010 and helped identify and take Otamendi to Portuguese football.

Otamendi is under contract at Benfica until mid-year, meaning he can sign a pre-contract in the coming days.

The main obstacle at present is Rui Costa, the Benfica president, who wants the club idol to remain.

Source: PaponaColina