Glorioso 1904 exclusive - Fresh details on Benfica interest in Nobel Mendy | OneFootball

Nobel Mendy is a name that interests Benfica, but there is no offer on the table, Glorioso 1904 has learned. In this exclusive, our newspaper reports that the 21-year-old defender is not, for now, one of the priorities in the Club da Luz’s preparations for the plans for the new sporting season.

Glorioso 1904 has learned, from sources close to the process, that Mendy is a name that has broad backing within the Benfica structure, led by Rui Costa. However, as our newspaper has found out, the Real Betis defender is just one of several options on the table, should it become necessary to strengthen the defensive sector.

However, there are reasons why Benfica have not, for now, made an offer for Nobel Mendy. According to what Glorioso 1904 has exclusively learned, the uncertainty surrounding Nicolás Otamendi’s future, with his contract coming to an end, means the Eagles are waiting for a decision from the captain.

Currently on loan at Rayo Vallecano, Nobel Mendy - valued at €6 millionhaving made 24 appearances and scored two goals this season (1,723 minutes), a level of performance that has attracted the attention of several European clubs.

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