"This Friday, May 29, the defender finalized his contract, which will keep him at the club from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027. The contract was signed in the presence of president Stefano Di Carlo, in the president's office," reads the brief statement published by the club on its official website.
Otamendi joins the millionarios on a free transfer, after choosing not to renew his contract with Benfica, ending a six-season spell at Luz. His last official match for the águias was a 3-1 win over Estoril, bidding farewell to Benfica with an impressive record of 281 games, 18 goals, eight assists, and the conquest of one national championship, one League Cup, and two Super Cups.
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It is worth remembering that, in Portugal, the center-back also played for rivals FC Porto in the past, where he collected seven titles (including three league championships).
Now, with his club future settled, the experienced international is turning his focus to the Argentina national team, where he is expected to play a key role in the albiceleste defense for the final stage of the 2026 World Cup.
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