Prestianni breaks silence with Otamendi message rocking Benfica | OneFootball

Benfica are going through uncertain times regarding Nicolás Otamendi, and a simple interaction on social media ended up raising even more doubts among the Eagles’ supporters. After the match against Famalicão, in which he was sent off for a foul on Mathias de Amorim, the Eagles’ captain shared a post that quickly sparked reactions.

Among them, Gianluca Prestianni stood out, commenting symbolically: "One more, captain", accompanied by suggestive signing and pleading emojis. The young forward’s message was interpreted as a clear appeal for Otamendi to renew his contract, at a time when the experienced centre-back’s future remains open. The Argentina international’s deal expires at the end of the season, and he has yet to make a final decision.

Meanwhile, the sending-off against Famalicão rules the defender out of the next match against Braga, and he may not even wear the Benfica shirt again this season if he is handed a suspension of more than one match.

Despite the Club’s interest in extending his deal, the 38-year-old centre-back is considering other possibilities, including offers from Saudi Arabia or a possible return to Argentina, with River Plate emerging as one of the possible destinations, in a saga that promises to keep people talking.

So far this season for Benfica, Nicolás Otamendi — valued at €1 million — has made a total of 48 official appearances: 29 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 14 in the Champions League, two in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup and one in the Super Cup.

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