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Benfica agrees new deal with Prestianni through 2031
Benfica has agreed a new deal with Gianluca Prestianni through 2031 to keep the Argentine winger at the club.
His current contract is due to end in December 2029.
The agreement includes more than doubling his salary and raising his release clause to 100 million euros.
Prestianni has scored eight goals and provided five assists in 14 matches this season.
He has 12 goals and 13 assists in 70 appearances for Benfica overall.
His strong form prompted the club to act early, and he is a regular in Argentina squads but was not included in its 2026 World Cup squad.
The new contract would extend his stay by two years beyond his current deal.
Benfica has agreed a new contract with Gianluca Prestianni through 2031, two years before his current deal expires.
The agreement includes a significant salary increase for the 23-year-old Argentine, and his release clause would rise to €100 million.
Prestianni has scored eight goals and made five assists in 14 matches this season.
Across 70 appearances for Benfica, he has scored 12 goals and provided 13 assists.
- Who
- Benfica and Gianluca Prestianni.
- What
- They have agreed a new contract through 2031, with a significant salary increase.
- When
- The agreement was reported on October 17, 2026. His current contract expires in December 2029.
- Where
- Benfica.
- Why
- Prestianni’s good form prompted Benfica to act two years before his current contract expires.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Prestianni’s current Benfica contract is due to expire.
Olé reported that Benfica and Prestianni had agreed a new contract through 2031.
- New contract
- Through 2031
- Current contract expiry
- December 2029
- Release clause
- Would rise to €100 million
- Season record
- 8 goals and 5 assists in 14 matches
- Benfica career record
- 12 goals and 13 assists in 70 matches