Nicolás Otamendi behind Benfica player's exit | OneFootball

Nicolás Otamendi had a share in the responsibility for Gianluca Prestianni's trip to the U-20 World Cup. The Benfica forward revealed that the team captain's participation in the Olympic Games influenced his decision to leave Luz after being called up by Argentina - which ended the group stage in first place.

"We know we are here to reach the final game and possibly win the World Cup. We can't concede anything to anyone", assured the young forward from Benfica, to Argentine media, in the quick interview area, after the end of the match.

I try to do what I do daily at Benfica, then demonstrate on the field how we work there and give my best".

"When Nico (Otamendi) went to the Olympic Games, it made me realize the importance of wearing this jersey. He made a great effort to go knowing that he was the captain of Benfica. It gave me an extra incentive to come here", revealed the winger, about his compatriot.

This season, with the Benfica jersey, Gianluca Prestianni – valued at 8 million euros – played in nine matches: five in the Liga Portugal Betclic, three in the Champions League and one in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. In the 200 minutes he was on the field, the winger scored a goal (Tondela).

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