### Update on Nicolás Otamendi for Benfica

Nicolás Otamendi has been in discussions with Benfica regarding his future at the club. The Argentine midfielder is currently under contract with Atletico Madrid until the end of this season but has expressed interest in joining Benfica.

Otamendi, who has made over 125 appearances for Atletico Madrid, is known for his defensive skills and leadership. He has consistently been named as one of the best defenders in La Liga and has won numerous awards for his performance. His presence at Benfica would provide the club with depth in defense and could potentially strengthen their midfield.

Benfica, under the management of Fernando Santos, is looking to add more defensive strength to their squad. They have already signed several key players like João Cancelo and David Silva from Manchester City,Bundesliga Tracking so adding Otamendi would further solidify their defensive lineup.

However, there are still some uncertainties surrounding Otamendi's decision. Atletico Madrid may be interested in retaining him for another year or finding a suitable replacement, while Benfica will need to decide if they can offer him a competitive contract that aligns with his value.

For now, it remains to be seen how the negotiations between the two clubs progress. If Otamendi does join Benfica, it could be a significant boost to the Portuguese club and its hopes of challenging for the league title next season.

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