Record: 37-year-old Otamendi will renew his contract with Benfica for 1-2 years, he wants to play next year s World Cup

May 14th Otamendi will continue to play for Benfica. According to Portugal's "Record", the Argentine central defender has decided to renew his contract with the club, and his existing contract was originally scheduled to expire on June 30. The new contract period may last from one to two seasons, coincides with club chairman Rui Costa's desire to retain the captain.

The 37-year-old Otamendi plays a key role in both offense and defense. In addition to his stable performance on the defensive end, he also contributed 7 goals and 3 assists this season, setting a new high in personal offensive data.

In April, he won the title of Portuguese Super League's best defender of the month, and won 26.98% of the coach's votes, surpassing Famalicon's Justin Dehas and his teammate A Fei. That month, he started five games and accumulated 450 minutes and scored 2 goals.

Otamendi has played 226 games for Benfica, exceeding all active players including Di Maria (211 games). This season, he played 5,298 minutes with the Argentina national team in the club and still has the dream of competing in the 2026 World Cup. In terms of collective honors, the central defender has won one league championship, one Super Cup and one League Cup, and it is only possible to win the Portuguese Cup on May 25 to achieve the Grand Slam of the domestic competition. Despite the fact that many clubs have olive branches, Otamendi still prioritizes staying at the Light Stadium and finishing his career on the top European stage.