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Enzo Barrenechea reached a special milestone in the Benfica shirt. The midfielder made his 50th appearance for the Eagles last Thursday, in the 3-1 win over Aarhus. At 25, the Argentine has been one of Marco Silva’s trusted options at the start of the season. The player was signed from Aston Villa in the 2025/26 season, initially on loan, in a deal that cost Benfica €3+12 million.

However, the situation could change with the imminent arrival of João Palhinha. The signing of the Portugal international could lead to changes in the midfield pecking order and cast doubt over Barrenechea’s future in Benfica’s squad.

Despite his regular involvement at the start of the season, Benfica’s board is open to considering offers for the Argentine midfielder and favors a permanent transfer. The aim is to recover the investment made in signing the player and, eventually, free up space in the squad for new additions.

As such, the 50-game milestone comes at a particularly curious moment in Barrenechea’s career at the Luz. The midfielder has reached an important landmark and has been backed by Marco Silva, but he may be living his final days as a Benfica player.

Palhinha’s possible arrival therefore promises to have direct consequences in the Eagles’ midfield. or whether he will find a new challenge later this summer.

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