The 31-year-old had a bit-part role for Diego Simeone’s side last season, starting 17 of his 19 LaLiga games.
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According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Lenglet is now set to join new manager Marco Silva at Portuguese giants Benfica this summer.
It’s understood that a deal has been reached between all parties and the defender will sign a deal at the club until 2029.