Benfica have replied to River Plate’s offer for Gianluca Prestianni | OneFootball

Sport Lisboa e Benfica did not take long to respond to River Plate’s approach for Gianluca Prestianni. The club’s management, led by Rui Costa, promptly rejected the first formal bid from the historic Argentine club for the winger. This information was reported by TyC Sports this Tuesday.

So far, the exact details of the offer remain a closely guarded secret. The Argentine press has not disclosed the specific figures or the terms presented by the Millonarios in their attempt to lure the young talent trained at Vélez. What is certain is that the numbers put on the table were considered insufficient to start any serious negotiations.

Despite the firm refusal from the Clube da Luz, the player’s wishes could play a role in how this process unfolds. According to the same source, Gianluca Prestianni is very open to the idea of returning to his home country at this stage. The possibility of going back to Argentina appeals to the forward, who is looking to relaunch his career in a familiar environment.

The structure led by Rui Costa remains firm in defending its assets. Benfica has no intention of selling the Argentine gem, and the possibility of a loan does not appeal to the club’s management in the slightest. Gianluca Prestianni’s departure will only be considered in the face of an irresistible financial offer deemed highly advantageous for the club’s coffers.

This season, the creative player – valued at 8 million euros – has seen intermittent playing time under the current coaching staff. The number 25 has made 17 official appearances for the Eagles, totaling around 440 minutes of play across most competitions. His individual record also includes two goals and one assist, numbers the Argentine hopes to improve if he remains with the squad.

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