Prestianni impresses Argentina in the post-Messi: “The most exciting...”

Gianluca Prestianni goes through a moment of great radiance in Benfica, with a record of 12 goals in 20 games, at the same time it is asserting itself in the main selection of Argentina. The end of 20 years was bet Lionel Scaloni on the second part of the match private before Uruguay (1-2), registered on Friday night, but the fact that he only played 30 minutes did not prevent him from being the great figure of the meeting in Bombonera, in which was also the first match after Messi's farewell to the selection. 

The Argentine press distinguished Prestianni as the best unit in the field, highlighting its most exciting side, which became evident in the way it shook the game and watched for the goal of Julián Álvarez, which reduced to the minimum margin the disadvantage of the albiceleste selection. 

The newspaper LA NATION writes even that Prestianni was the “figure of departure” to be the “most unconformed”. 

“ The player formed in Vélez changed the team's dynamics, was incisive at each pull from the left runner and, through this formula, watched Julián Álvarez for the goal that reduced the disadvantage. Entrance, in line with the good time you are going through in Europe, can pave the way for a more important role in the team”, you can read in that Argentine daily.

In turn TyC Sports highlights the “technical quality” of Benfica player, stressing the “freedom of movements” that Argentina gained from the moment that Prestianni entered the field. 

“The domain oriented in the goal of Argentina is worthy of a class at the University of the Oriented Domain. Excellent reception and pass to put Scaloni's team back in discussion of the result. Their technical quality and freedom of movement gave the Argentine attack a freshness that had not had with Almada ", writes the Argentine channel.

In turn, Argentine portal La Página Millonaria, specializing in the current day of River Plate, a club that has tried, in the past, to hire Prestianni to Benfica, also spares no compliments to the Argentine national team's jersey 17. 

“ He entered the left corridor and, on one of the first times he touched the ball, broke over the opponent and won a free pass at the entrance of the area. Minutes later, made an excellent reception and watched Julián Álvarez for the goal of reduction ", evaluates. 

It should be noted that this was the fourth internationalization of Prestianni at the service of the main selection of Argentina, accumulating a balance of two assists and a goal. However, the extreme of Benfica is still waiting for the premiere in official games. 

Renewal routed, guarantees Rui Costa 

Prestianni thus seems to have an open way to add more constantly opportunities in the selection that took second place of the World Cup2026, at a time when Benfica is very close to being able to close its contract renewal.

“ It's almost all set and it's going smoothly. It'll be over soon. Everything is more or less right”, said Rui Costa, president of Benfica, on Friday night, in statements to journalists on the margin of the inauguration of the House of Benfica de Cantanhede.

According to the sports press, Prestianni will extend the current contract for another two years from 2029 to 2031, while it will be the subject of a significant wage increase and will receive EUR 5 million (a little more than EUR 2.5 million).