Off! Valencia keep Guido Rodríguez, Benfica man won't join | OneFootball

Valencia have announced the contract renewal of Guido Rodríguez for two more seasons, extending the Argentine midfielder’s stay at the club until June 2028. The Albiceleste international returned to Spanish football in the 2025/26 winter transfer window. With this renewal, Benfica have seen their plans for Enzo Barrenechea frustrated.

Since his arrival, Guido Rodríguez has played 17 official matches, scoring four goals, confirming his influence in Valencia’s midfield. At 32, the midfielder has a well-established international career, having represented River Plate, Defensa y Justicia, Club Tijuana, Club América, Real Betis, West Ham and now Valencia.

For the Argentina national team, he has made 30 appearances and scored one goal, being part of the generation that won two Copa Américas, a World Cup and a Finalissima. The renewal of the experienced midfielder could have an indirect impact on Benfica’s plans for this summer transfer window.

The Eagles are open to negotiating Enzo Barrenechea, as the Argentine midfielder is not among Marco Silva’s main options for next season. In that context, Valencia had emerged as one of the possible destinations, given the player’s connection to the Spanish club, where he played on loan before moving to Benfica.

With Guido Rodríguez staying at Mestalla, that possibility loses strength, reducing one of the options for Barrenechea’s future. The Argentine midfielder made 43 official appearances for Benfica, scoring two goals, after being signed from Aston Villa for around €15 million.

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