Deal done! Luís Aguilar says Benfica game-changer will renew until 2031 | OneFootball

Benfica are set to renew Gianluca Prestianni’s contract, in a process that is expected to include a pay rise and a two-year extension. The Argentina international, currently tied to the Eagles until 2029, could end up being under contract with the Club until 2031.

The news was reported by Luís Aguilar, who also revealed that the release clause is expected to remain set at €100 million. The renewal comes after a situation that reportedly left Prestianni unhappy at the end of last season. The player was expecting an improvement in his salary terms, given his growing status within the squad, but that update ultimately did not materialise at the time.

The situation took on a new dimension during the last transfer window. Trabzonspor reportedly submitted an offer in the region of €20 million for the Argentine winger, but Benfica turned down the approach. According to Luís Aguilar, it was then agreed that the player would be compensated with a salary review after the market closed.

Now, Benfica’s board intends to move forward not only with a salary increase, but also with a two-year contract extension. In this way, Prestianni would remain tied to Benfica until 2031, while the €100 million release clause is expected to remain unchanged.

This is a significant figure in the context of Portuguese football, although Benfica have already sold players for more than that amount. João Félix left for Atlético Madrid for €126 million, while Enzo Fernández joined Chelsea for €121 million.

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