# Gianluca Prestianni transfer interest and recognition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gianluca-prestianni-transfer-interest-and-recognition
> Updated: 2026-09-30T01:00:52.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has gained significant recognition following a strong start to the 2026/27 season. The CIES Football Observatory ranked the 20-year-old Argentine as the top under-21 player playing outside of Europe’s ‘Big Five’ leagues, noting his high performance score and recent call-up to the Argentina national team.

His rising profile has led to reported interest from several major European clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, and Atletico Madrid. In response to interest from Premier League clubs, Benfica is reportedly preparing to offer Prestianni a contract extension through 2030 or 2031. This potential new deal would include a substantial pay rise and a release clause valued at approximately €100 million, a move intended to either secure the player long-term or ensure a significant profit upon a future sale.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni attracts interest from Tottenham and Aston Villa

Tottenham and Aston Villa are interested in Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni, but the Portuguese club plans to offer a contract extension with a release clause potentially worth €100 million.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benfica-winger-gianluca-prestianni-attracts-interest-from-tottenham-and-aston-villa

### 2026-09-25: Gianluca Prestianni ranked top under-21 player outside Europe's Big Five leagues

Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni has been named the top under-21 player outside Europe's major leagues by CIES, sparking transfer interest from clubs like Tottenham Hotspur.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gianluca-prestianni-ranked-top-under-21-player-outside-europes-big-five-leagues

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