Benfica want to renew the contract of their World Cup winner

Benfica wants to renew the contract of the World Cup winner

Benfica’s manager has expressed interest in renewing the world champions’ contract.

Benfica manager Roger Schmidt says he wants Nicolas Otamendi to renew his contract.

The 34-year-old centre-back, who recently won the World Cup with Argentina, sees his current deal with Benfica expire in June next year, and his manager wants him to stay longer.

Roger Schmidt wants Otamendi to stay

The Benfica manager spoke at a press conference ahead of Benfica’s next match against Braga, where he admitted that he wanted Otamendi and Alex Grimaldo to renew their contracts.

“I hope, of course, he signs a new contract and the players stay because they are key players for us” – Roger Schmidt said.

“Of course, we want to keep these players and the club is working hard.

Why does Benfica want to renew Otamendi’s contract?

Benfica are currently leading the league in Portugal, and the average defense led by Otamendi is a key factor.

Benfica have conceded just six goals in the 12 league games Otamendi has started this season.

His performances in the Champions League also helped Benfica top a group containing Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain.

If all that does not consider him to renew the contract, the terrible performance in the World Cup that earned him a position in the Pulse Sports the tournament team will have finished.

Otamendi was the only player unchanged from the backline in all seven matches Argentina played in the tournament.

He didn’t seem to slow down with age, and he wasn’t surprised by the number of games.

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