Prestianni’s new Benfica role may affect Eagles’ Champions League funds | OneFootball

Gianluca Prestianni recently completed two years of service at Benfica, a milestone that changed his regulatory status at the Club. The Argentine winger can now be registered for the Champions League on List B, being considered locally trained, a status that in two years will evolve to a homegrown player for the red emblem.

This scenario opens up space for Benfica to register another athlete on List A for the European competition, and it is expected that this spot will be filled by one of the reinforcements who joined the squad in the January transfer window. The Argentine was once linked with a possible departure from Luz, but ended up establishing himself as a useful option for José Mourinho.

Gianluca Prestianni has a contract with the Club of Luz valid until 2029 and is protected by a release clause set at 100 million euros, which demonstrates the Club’s clear commitment to the potential of the 20-year-old player for both the present and the future.

The Argentinians from River Plate did everything they could to convince the Eagles to sell him, but without success. The objective of keeping the player in the squad had José Mourinho’s involvement, a clear sign that he believes in the potential of the young South American footballer.

This season, wearing the Benfica jersey, Gianluca Prestianni — valued at 12 million euros — has already played a total of 27 official matches: 16 in Liga Portugal Betclic, six in the Champions League, two in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup, and one in the Super Cup. In the 1,205 minutes he spent on the pitch, the Argentine recorded two goals and one assist.

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