Vélez Sarsfield would have initiated efforts to bring back to the defender Nicolás Otamendiwho ends his contract with the Benfica On June 30 and there is no news about a possible renewal.
The Argentine club would have communicated with the defender of the Argentine National Team to evaluate his desire to dress the team of the team in which he debuted in 2007, and according to the Argentine News Agency, there is nothing official about it.
The possibility of his return arose in a context marked by Angel Di María’s return to Rosario Centralwhich encouraged other teams to repatriate Argentine figures that shine in Europe.
The leadership of President Fabián Berlanga began the conversations with the defender in search of reinforcing the squad of coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto with his sights on the Copa Libertadores, where Vélez will face Fortaleza in the round of 16.
Beyond the affection that Otamendi has to Vélez, his intention would be to continue in European football since Benfica offered him the possibility of extending his link for one or two more seasons, and the defender, captain of the Portuguese team, analyzes that option while focusing on the next Club World Cup, where he will face Boca, Bayern Munich and Auckland City.
In previous passes markets, Otamendi had also been probed by River Plate, the club of which he is a fan, but rejected the offers to stay in the European elite. Even last November he publicly denied rumors about a possible arrival in Núñez.
Vélez’s leadership is still attentive to the situation, although the continuity of the defender in Argentine football seems unlikely. The final decision will depend on the player’s position, which still did not confirm whether he will accept the Liniers team proposal.
Source: Ambito
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