Prestianni, the new Argentinian crack followed by Real Madrid and Barça

Real Madrid and Barca are said to be watching the progress of Gianluca Prestianni, a 16-year-old winger who plays at Velez. The player has already made his debut in the Argentine league and in the Copa Libertadores.

After Brazil, it is on the Argentine territory that the Spanish leaders are watching a crack likely to strengthen their workforce. brand affirms that Barça and Real Madrid are in the footsteps of Gianluca Prestianni, who plays under the colors of Velez.

Aged 16, the native of Ciudadela is making a lot of noise in the country of Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi. Left winger also able to play in the center and on the right, the player has already played 6 games with the first team of the Sarsfield club. The striker also has 5 selections (for 2 goals) with the Albiceleste U17.

Gianluca Prestianni is thus the third Argentinian player to have made his youngest debut. His speed and his ease in eliminating opponents did not fail to attract the attention of clubs which are used to recruiting young South Americans. In La Liga, his file would be particularly favored by the fact that the prices of the Argentine market are lower than that of Brazil.

Real Madrid have already won the battle for Endrick

Real Madrid and Barça could therefore soon fight a battle to sign the young player. Especially since he will obtain Italian nationality next summer, which should facilitate his recruitment. But the current balance of power leans more towards the White House.

A few months ago, Real Madrid paid 60 million euros (plus 12 million in potential bonuses) to secure the services of Endrick, who was 16 at the time. For several seasons, the merengue team has been attentive to signing the most promising elements from South America. Florentino Perez’s club has the means to recruit them. As for Barça, for the time being it does not seem able to come up against significant competition to strengthen its team. Joan Laporta is currently seeking to reduce its payroll.