Marco Silva identifies Gianluca Prestianni as rare wide option at Benfica | OneFootball

Marco Silva has identified Gianluca Prestianni as a rare attacking option within Benfica's squad, viewing the 20-year-old as someone who can offer something different.

According to Glorioso 1904, the head coach values the winger's ability to play on either flank and in more central areas.

Silva sees Prestianni as highly adaptable, able to shift roles to suit opponents and in-game demands across the season.

That flexibility matters in a window where Benfica aim to be more selective in the market, with Silva believing he can use the Argentinian in various positions to broaden attacking options.

Prestianni is motivated to work under Silva and believes he can improve under a manager with extensive Premier League experience.

He finished 2025/26 with three goals and five assists in 41 appearances, his most active season since arriving in January 2024.

He now prepares for a campaign that could be his definitive breakthrough at the Estádio da Luz.

Source: Glorioso 1904