Benfica forward Gianluca Prestianni pledges to excel under new coach Marco Silva

Argentine winger Gianluca Prestianni, 20, said he will return to Benfica on Tuesday to begin pre‑season under new manager Marco Silva. In an interview he recalled José Mourinho’s influence, saying the former coach convinced him to stay after River Plate showed interest in January. Prestianni highlighted the club’s family atmosphere and expressed determination to showcase his abilities.

He outlined Benfica’s upcoming friendly schedule – matches against Brazil’s Flamengo and Spain’s Villarreal – and set goals to help the team win the Europa League and achieve personal milestones, including winning titles with Vélez Sarsfield and the Argentina national team. The player noted he missed selection for the 2026 World Cup but remains focused on future international opportunities.