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Benfica coach Marco Silva confirms contract renewal talks with Gianluca Prestianni
Benfica manager Marco Silva has confirmed that the club is in the process of negotiating a contract renewal with Argentine forward Gianluca Prestianni. Speaking during a press conference ahead of a match against Estrela da Amadora, Silva noted that while the player is currently under contract until June 2029, the club is working on an extension as part of a broader process involving other athletes.
Silva praised Prestianni for his fantastic start to the season, highlighting his consistency in daily training and his performance on the pitch. The Argentine international has scored 11 goals in 19 matches, sparking interest from major European clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich. Despite the interest, Silva reassured supporters that the player is calm and that the club's management is handling the negotiations well.
In addition to the renewal news, Silva addressed the team's upcoming fixture and recent performance, noting that the squad is seeking an eighth consecutive victory across all competitions.
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Bayern Munich · Benfica · Estrela da Amadora · Gianluca Prestianni · Marco Silva · Paris Saint-Germain · Portugal
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Prestianni's current contract with Benfica runs until June 2029. www.diarioviseu.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] Prestianni joined Benfica from Vélez Sarsfield in 2023. www.diarioviseu.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] Prestianni has a release clause of 100 million euros. www.diarioviseu.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] Prestianni has scored 11 goals in 19 games this season. www.diarioviseu.pt
- [● 3 SOURCES] Benfica is in negotiations to renew Gianluca Prestianni's contract. www.diarioviseu.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich have shown interest in Prestianni. www.diarioviseu.pt