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·22 September 2026
Prestianni rules out Argentina return for now, wants to stay in Europe and keeps in touch with Otamendi

According to Glorioso 1904, Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni says he wants to remain in Europe for now and spoke about Nicolás Otamendi.
He said he is happy in Europe and, at 20, wants to make the most of the opportunity. A move back to Argentina is not being considered at present, though he acknowledged that nobody knows what could happen later.
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Represented by Jorge Mendes, Prestianni is enjoying a strong spell for Benfica. The Argentine has eight goals and three assists in 12 games this season.
He also discussed Otamendi, the 38-year-old centre-back who left Benfica when his contract expired in June and joined River Plate. Prestianni follows him when he can and said he has asked the defender to keep a shirt for him.
He added that he hopes to see his former captain soon and is very happy that Otamendi has fulfilled his dream back in Argentina.
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