Argentinian footballer Gianluca Prestianni has arrived in Lisbon in preparation for his transfer to Benfica. The highly-regarded young talent is scheduled to undergo medical tests on Sunday as part of the formalities before joining the Portuguese club.
Prestianni, born in 2006, is currently 17 years old and will only be eligible to sign an official contract with Benfica on January 31st, the day he turns 18. Despite his youth, Prestianni has already made a name for himself as a promising player in Argentina.
The agreement for Prestianni’s transfer has been fully secured between Benfica and his current club, Vélez Sarsfield. Details regarding the terms of the deal have not been disclosed, but both clubs have finalized the arrangements for the player’s move.
As Prestianni awaits his 18th birthday to ink the deal officially, Benfica fans are anticipating the arrival of the young talent who is expected to add depth and potential to their squad in the near future.