Valencia confirm Glorioso 1904 exclusive, want Benfica man for 2026/27 | OneFootball

Enzo Barrenechea’s future at Benfica remains uncertain, and the Argentine midfielder’s departure during the summer transfer window is a possibility on the table. Benfica’s decision-makers are open to negotiating the player, either through a permanent transfer or a loan deal that includes an option or obligation to buy. Valencia are one of the interested clubs.

The information was reported by the newspaper 'O Jogo', thus confirming a story published exclusively by our newspaper on May 17 (Read HERE). The board wants to recover a significant part of the investment made in signing the midfielder.

It should be recalled that the footballer arrived at Luz from Aston Villa in a deal that eventually reached 15 million euros, after a mandatory purchase clause was activated when certain sporting objectives were met.

The possible departure could also have an impact on the make-up of Benfica’s midfield for next season. Manu Silva, who was also reportedly close to leaving in the club’s initial plans, is expected to be assessed by Marco Silva during pre-season, and the possibility of him staying in the squad is gaining strength.

Over the 2,967 minutes he was on the pitch in 2025/26, Enzo Barrenechea - valued at 12 million euros - scored two goals and provided one assist for Benfica, remaining one of the most frequently used options in Benfica’s midfield for much of the season.

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