Otamendi extends contract with Benfica, committing to stay until 2026.
Feisty Redefine: Hear Ya!
Check it: Argentinean defensive titan Nicolás Otamendi has inked a new deal with Benfica, keeping him with the Portuguese powerhouses until 2026! They're presently tuned into the Club World Cup, grinding it out in the States.
Otamendi, the World Cup-winning star from '22, is all set to wreak havoc in his sixth season with Benfica. He joined them back in 2020, after a stint with Manchester City, Valencia, and Porto.
"Ambition stays sky-high, boyos! We're a tight-knit squad, shield-wearin' warriors, aimin' for the big TROPHIES!" screams the 37-year-old defender, in a celebration video posted by the club. His new deal is official!
Leading Benfica's charge, the rugged defender has bagged 15 goals in 231 appearances across competitions, and 36 in the UEFA Champions League.
Among his shining moments, the 2022-23 Portuguese league title and this season's League Cup, sit proudly in his trophy case.
Next up? Benfica faces Chelsea in the Club World Cup quarter-finals, right here in Charlotte on a Sunday, location undisclosed.
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Benfica and Nicolás Otamendi ain't messing around:
FIFA Club World Cup 2025:- The Round of 16 sees Benfica battling it out against one of the Group D second-placers (Flamengo, Chelsea, Espérance de Tunis, or LAFC), a real cracker of a game as Benfica aims to punch their tickets deeper into the tourney[2].- Prepare yourself for Otamendi and the squad as they lock horns with Bayern Munich on June 24, 2025. The defender will be ready to put up a solid show[5].- Their opening Group Stage match yielded a 2-2 draw against Boca Juniors on June 16, 2025. Otamendi salvaged a goal for the team[1][4].
Portuguese League:- Though the specific upcoming fixtures for Benfica aren't displayed in the current data, the new contract extension with Otamendi speaks volumes about his continued service for Benfica in their league games[3].
So there ya go! The next big showdown for Otamendi and Benfica is the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 clash against Bayern Munich on June 24, 2025. Keep an eye on future fixtures as the season unravels[2][5][3].
[1] - https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/benfica-break-ball-vs-boca-juniors-to-leave-wembley-with-a-draw/bltba15e2a70a6b9bf8[2] - https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/fifa-club-world-cup-group-a-and-b-results-predictions-and-schedule/bltzpudz5wcc1azi25p[3] - https://www.benfica.com/en/news/31890/nicholas-otamendi-reatengo-com-o-benfica-ate-2026[4] - https://www.marca.com/futbol/equipos/benfica/2025/06/16/62a432eea2754e046c8b4525.html[5] - https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/feb/23/otamendi-clarenton-benfica-portugal-argentina
- With his new contract extension, Nicolás Otamendi and Benfica will continue to vie for major trophies in national and European leagues.
- In the UEFA Champions League, Otamendi's impressive goal-scoring record suggests that he could excel in upcoming Champions League matches, including possible encounters with renowned sports teams like Bayern Munich.
