Prestianni draws Di María parallels at Benfica as valuation hits 40 million euros | OneFootball

Gianluca Prestianni’s surge in form for Benfica has sparked growing comparisons with Ángel Di María.

Glorioso 1904 reports that, after a turbulent first half of 2026, the Argentine winger has started the new season in style under Marco Silva and established himself as a key figure.

As with Di María, he needed time to settle. The arrival of Jorge Jesus in 2009 proved decisive for the then No 20, who finished 2009/10 with 10 goals and 17 assists.

Those performances led to a 2010 transfer to Real Madrid, the Spanish club paying more than 30 million euros. Seventeen years on, Prestianni is of a similar age to Di María at his Benfica breakthrough and is beginning to draw attention abroad.

The likeness stems from nationality and potential. If he maintains this level, his value and profile in the international market could grow significantly, mirroring Di María’s rise after his Benfica emergence.

Early signs point that way. According to the latest Transfermarkt update, Prestianni’s market value has doubled to 40 million euros, an increase of 20 million from May.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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