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Benfica already have a new dossier on the table for Prestianni. It is not about a possible departure, but precisely the opposite: the Eagles intend to formally acknowledge his progress and the performances of the Argentine winger, who ended last season on a high and has started 2026/27 once again at a very high level.

According to the newspaper 'O Jogo', the reward should come in the form of a salary increase and a contract extension for the number 25, who is currently tied to Benfica until 2029. At 20 years old, the Argentine has been taking on an increasingly important role in the Eagles’ squad.

However, Benfica do not seem willing to make things easy. Signed for 9.5 million euros, Prestianni is now valued well above that amount and, according to the available information, only an offer considered impossible to refuse could call the Argentine’s status at the Luz into question.

After serving the two-match suspension following the incident with Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid last season, Prestianni returned to the pitch in style. In his very first match against Hearts, he scored a goal, won a penalty and was involved in several dangerous moves near the opposition goal.

His good form had in fact already been evident in the warm-up matches. Against Villarreal, the Argentine winger provided an assist, while against Belenenses he was even more decisive, scoring two goals. The performances of the number 25 left Benfica’s directors particularly pleased.

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