Enzo Barrenechea came very close to leaving Benfica during this transfer window. The 25-year-old Argentine midfielder was not initially in Marco Silva's plans for the current sporting season, and the Eagles' board had considered various exit scenarios for the midfielder, given the expectation of a thorough restructuring in the team's midfield sector.
The football structure and coaching staff considered the South American expendable, with the doors open to hearing offers from other clubs. Barrenechea had even received a refusal from Trabzonspor, which made a change of scenery the most likely scenario in the early days of the transfer window.
The major turning point in the process came with the start of the official matches of the new season. The Argentine took advantage of the opportunities given by Marco Silva and delivered high-level performances on the pitch, demonstrating enormous ability for the Luz team's midfield.
With his convincing performances, Barrenechea ended up escaping departure and consolidated his place in the coach's plans for the current sporting season. The player demonstrated that he can be an asset to the Eagles' midfield.
