Rui Costa moves to keep Prestianni at Benfica with improved contract | OneFootball

According to Glorioso 1904, the young Argentinian Gianluca Prestianni is now close to staying at Benfica. The Rui Costa-led hierarchy are working on a new deal that would increase his salary after weeks of uncertainty, marking an unexpected turn in the saga.

Trabzonspor pushed hard, tabling attractive financial terms and moving towards Benfica’s conditions. The club held firm, and Rui Costa refused to countenance a departure or ease talks with the Turkish side.

Prestianni’s representatives then travelled to Lisbon to discuss his future and request improved terms. Initially, Benfica considered his pay in line with the squad and declined to alter the deal.

His recent upturn in form, coupled with sustained interest from Türkiye, prompted a rethink. Benfica now acknowledge his development and are prepared to reward it with a new contract on higher wages.

Barring an unforeseen shift, Prestianni looks set to remain in Lisbon. An agreement is well advanced and the contract revision is expected to be finalised soon, closing one of this window’s most talked-about stories.

Source: Glorioso 1904