With Spain watching, Benfica make bold call on Enzo Barrenechea | OneFootball

Enzo Barrenechea is seen by Benfica’s SAD as a player who can be sold in this summer transfer window. The same source says that the club’s officials are willing to listen to offers for the Argentine midfielder, who lost some prominence in the team from January onwards and ceased to be an undisputed option in the starting eleven.

Among the clubs keeping an eye on the situation is Valencia. As previously reported by Glorioso 1904, the Spanish club is closely following the process and has shown interest in securing the player’s signing. However, the figures and conditions sought by Valencia are far from matching the demands set by the structure led by Rui Costa. Bruno Andrade, from CNN Portugal, reported the possible departure in this transfer window.

According to the same publication, Benfica will not allow Barrenechea to leave on loan. The intention is for a permanent transfer, allowing the club to recover the investment made in his signing from Aston Villa. The Eagles are aiming for a financial return of around €15 million, an amount which, for now, does not have the backing of Valencia’s officials.

Despite losing some space in the second half of the season, the Argentine midfielder still posted relevant numbers for the Eagles. In 2025/26, he took part in 43 official matches, spread across the Liga Portugal, Champions League, Portuguese Cup, League Cup and Super Cup.

Over the 2,967 minutes he was on the pitch in 2025/26, Enzo Barrenechea scored two goals and provided one assist, remaining one of the most frequently used options in Benfica’s midfield for much of the season.

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