As well as Valencia, Champions club wants Barrenechea from Benfica | OneFootball

Enzo Barrenechea’s future at Benfica remains uncertain, with a move to another club in the 2026/27 season appearing the most likely outcome, following the performances he delivered in his first season wearing the Eagles shirt, especially in the final stretch.

Valencia, where he spent a year on loan from Aston Villa, has emerged as one of the possible destinations, given his connection to the club where he left positive signs. However, Real Betis are also in the race, according to Estadio Deportivo.

According to the same source, if the Seville side move for the defensive midfielder, the Andalusian club’s preferred deal would be a loan with an option to buy, while also covering the player’s full salary. It is worth noting that Betis will be playing in next season’s Champions League, a factor that could persuade the player.

It should be remembered that the Argentine holding midfielder cost Benfica around €15 million, a figure reached after clauses linked to sporting objectives were activated. The midfielder’s possible departure could also influence the squad’s makeup for 2026/27, at a time when Manu Silva is expected to be assessed by Marco Silva during pre-season and is increasingly likely to remain with Benfica’s working group.

Across the 2,967 minutes he was on the pitch in 2025/26, Enzo Barrenechea - valued at €12 million - 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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