Nicolás Otamendi, currently in the final year of his contract with Benfica, will be able to negotiate freely with new clubs starting January 1st. Rosario Central has expressed interest in signing him. Otamendi, who is the captain of Benfica and plays a crucial role in their defensive lineup, is also drawing attention from River Plate and Inter Miami, in addition to Rosario Central. Although there are financial challenges due to his high salary at Benfica, Rui Costa, the club's president, reportedly maintains a good relationship with Otamendi and hopes to keep him at the club. Nevertheless, the decision about his future remains uncertain as Otamendi has not made any public announcements regarding his plans.