Amid River transfer rumours, Prestianni nets a stunner for Benfica | OneFootball

The talented former Vélez winger emerging in the Argentine National Team tied the game at the end against Nacional of Portugal, and then his team ended up winning. Is it time to break the piggy bank for Núñez?

The profound squad overhaul managed by River that began with the farewell of the Madrid heroes seems to continue with the arrival of young talents with renewed spirit. One of the players the Millionaires have already started to scout is Gianluca Prestianni, who, much to the delight of La Banda - although not for their wallet - confirmed his great form in Portugal by scoring a stunning goal that meant the equalizer for Benfica against Nacional in Madeira, from where they would eventually emerge victorious despite their late reaction.

With Nicolás Otamendi and Enzo Barrenechea on the field, the entry of the former Vélez player was José Mourinho's first substitution at 13 minutes into the second half, but shortly after, Jesús Ramírez put the host ahead. With one minute remaining, Prestianni received the ball on the right from Amar Dedic and unleashed a high shot that slipped past the goalkeeper at the far post, when everyone expected a cross or a pass to the center. Then, Vangelis Pavlidis would score the final 2-1 for the visitors.

The 19-year-old winger had started the year from behind in consideration, but the arrival of Mourinho and his good U-20 World Cup made him participate in most of the matches upon his return from the Albiceleste and debut with the Senior Team in the friendly against Angola.

It remains to be seen how much all this will weigh in a negotiation with River, to whom he was initially offered on loan, considering his contract with the Portuguese until June 2029.

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