On his birthday, Prestianni gets a brilliant gift from Benfica | OneFootball

Gianluca Prestianni is not going anywhere. According to reports, the 20-year-old winger — who celebrated his birthday this Saturday, January 31 — will remain in the Benfica squad, just like what is also expected to happen with Andreas Schjelderup.

As reported by journalist Bruno Andrade, via MaisFutebol, the Club of Light has closed the files regarding the departures of both players, following the performances both youngsters have delivered in recent weeks, with special focus on the victory against Real Madrid.

According to the same source, the idea is to shut the door on the exits of both Prestianni and Schjelderup, with the goal of keeping both players in José Mourinho’s squad until the end of the current season. This decision is a clear sign that the young footballers have shown their quality and potential.

It is known that the 20-year-old Argentine has been highly sought after by River Plate in recent weeks and, by all indications, the deal will not go through. In Schjelderup’s case, Benfica no longer intends to sell the winger, however, Club Brugge continues to insist on signing him.

This season, wearing Benfica’s shirt, Gianluca Prestianni — valued at 12 million euros — has already played a total of 26 official matches: 15 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 1,222 minutes he has spent on the pitch, the Argentine has recorded two goals and one assist.

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