Prestianni moves past Vinicius incident as form attracts Europe's elite

Prestianni has moved past the Vinicius incident and is now thriving at Benfica with 12 goals and 6 assists this season, attracting interest from Bayern and PSG.

Gianluca Prestianni became known to a wider audience last February after a confrontation with Vinicius Jr during Benfica's Champions League match against Real Madrid. The Argentine was accused of making racist insults, which he denied, though UEFA subsequently banned him for six matches for discriminatory conduct, three of which were suspended.

José Mourinho defended him publicly and maintained his support even after the punishment was announced.

Nine months on, Prestianni has moved past that episode and is now making headlines for his performances on the pitch. The 20-year-old winger has had a spectacular season at Benfica, accumulating 12 goals and 6 assists in 20 official matches. His form has also earned him recognition at international level, with Lionel Scaloni bringing him into Argentina's plans.

His explosive development has caught the attention of Europe's biggest clubs. Bayern Munich and PSG are both reportedly monitoring his progress closely. Benfica hold the upper hand in any negotiation, with Prestianni contracted until June 2029 and a potential departure fee estimated at around €100 million.

The 1.66m winger is known for his electric pace, dribbling ability and capacity to unbalance defenders in one-on-one situations.