Otamendi Signs Benfica Extension: Contract Details & Future Plans

Otamendi renewed by Benfica until 2026. The eagles officialized the extension of this bond through a statement on the official website, published on Friday. Through a video, the eagle captain promised the “same ambition” as always and even used … the vernacular. “With the same ambition and hope as usual. We are together. Always defending the symbol that represents us. Let’s go for everything, let’s go C …”, he said.

The central ended contract on June 30, ie next Monday. Such as Record He had reported, this was a dossier Benfica intended to close quickly and got it before the end of the month. One of the points under discussion was the duration of the contract. On the table was the possibility of giving an Otamendi two -year bond, but, as was announced, the contract will only have a duration of one year.

In this way, the captain will make a sixth eagle season to the chest. The 37 -year -old central wants to reach the World’s World Cup largely and even refused Saudi Arabia offers, as he revealed this week.

Undisputed starting at Benfica, Otamendi played 53 games for the eagles this season and hit the record of goals in a single season: there are 8, which joined 4 assists. Joining the participation in the Argentine team, the defense reached 66 matches.