reporter César Luis Merlo reported that Barenicea is about to join Benfica from Aston Villa.

reporters said that the Argentine player is very close to transfer to Benfica and the negotiations with Aston Villa have entered the final stage.

24-year-old Barenecia plays as a midfielder. Last season, he was loaned to Valencia by Villa and made 30 appearances in La Liga, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists. He still has five years of contract, and he has a price of 10 million euros.