Nicolás Otamendi confirms Benfica exit: "It's already done" | OneFootball

Nicolás Otamendi - who recently made headlines - leaves open the possibility of leaving Benfica after the end of his current contract, which expires at the end of the season. In an interview with the Argentine television station Telefe, the captain of the reds also denied that he had met with any official from River Plate.

"I have one more year of contract, and, after the World Cup, I will see what I will do. I never spoke with [Marcelo] Gallardo. I never had the opportunity to speak with him. My entire family is from River Plate," said Nicolás Otamendi, discussing his continuity at Benfica beyond 2026.

Nicolás Otamendi also revealed that the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, will mark the end of his international performances: "It will be my last competition with the national team and that's it. Every time I had the chance to wear the national team's jersey, I always tried to give my best"

"First, it took me a lot to get to play in the main national team, after getting there, and my family taught me that everything costs, and that, in life, you have to be a warrior and try to give your best. And, if things don't go well, you have to try again, the next day. And that's life," concluded Nicolás Otamendi.

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