Nicolás Otamendi arrived in the country to join the Argentine National Team and, as soon as he landed in Ezeiza, he left definitions about his future that did not go unnoticed. The defender was consulted because of rumors that link him to River and because of the possibility of being led by Eduardo "Chacho" Coudet, but he chose out of caution.
“I don't want to add an extra word. I met Chacho once and the truth is that I have a contract with Benfica and it ends in June,” he said in a dialogue with the press.
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With his continuity at Benfica guaranteed until the middle of the year, his statements leave open the question of a possible return to Argentine football after 16 years abroad after the end of his contract in Portugal. Meanwhile, the immediate focus will be on his commitments to Albiceleste and what could be the final stretch of
his international career.
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defender Albiceleste made his professional debut in 2009 in Vélez, a club where he played until mid-2010 before going to Porto. During his time at Fortín, he played 4733 minutes, spread over 54 games, in which he scored 1 goal, gave 2 assists and received 16 yellow ones. In addition, he won a title: the 2009 Apertura Tournament.
