Gianluca Prestianni could be about to slam the door on Benfica | OneFootball

The future of Gianluca Prestianni at Sport Lisboa e Benfica may be at risk, with news from Argentina indicating a strong desire from the player to change his environment. According to information provided by journalist Sebastián Srur, the young 19-year-old winger is pressuring the club's management to allow his transfer to River Plate in the next transfer window.

Pressure to return home

The same source reveals that there is a strong possibility of the deal being finalized, driven by the athlete's desire to gain more playing time at a top club in his home country. Prestianni, a confessed fan of the Buenos Aires club, sees a return to Argentina as a positive step to relaunch his career, after a first half of the season at Luz where he failed to secure an undisputed starting position, despite showing flashes of quality.

River Plate's interest is not new, but it has intensified in recent days with the player's own openness to the move. The idea on the table could involve a six-month or one-year loan, allowing the creative player to gain experience and competitive rhythm, something that has been lacking under the Eagles' technical command this 2025/26 season.

Benfica secures jewel with long contract

From the side of Sport Lisboa e Benfica, the situation is being approached with caution. The club invested around 9 million euros in acquiring the former Vélez Sarsfield gem and secured him with a contract valid until 2029, protected by a 100 million euro release clause. Although there are rumors that the exit door might be closed to loans, the athlete's expressed desire may force Rui Costa's management to reevaluate the situation to avoid having a discontented asset in the locker room.

This season, representing Benfica, Gianluca Prestianni – valued at 8 million euros – has played 16 matches. In the 440 minutes he was on the field, the winger scored two goals (against Tondela and Nacional) and made one assist, continuing to seek a definitive place in the starting eleven.

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