Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in signing Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica Lisbon, according to Pedro Sousa. The 20-year-old attacking player's contract runs until 30 June 2029.
Bayern and PSG interest
Pedro Sousa said Bayern Munich are among the clubs monitoring the 20-year-old attacking player. Pedro Sousa also reported that Paris Saint-Germain are interested in Prestianni and reportedly plan to approach Benfica with an offer soon. GOAL reports that Bayern Munich are still looking for a new winger while Luis Diaz is injured.
Pedro Sousa on the fee
Pedro Sousa believes Benfica could command up to €100 million for Prestianni.
This season's numbers
Prestianni has contributed to 18 goals (twelve goals and six assists) in 20 competitive appearances across all competitions this season.
UEFA suspension and the mouth-covering rule
During the Champions League match between Benfica and Real Madrid last February, Prestianni allegedly racially abused opponent Vinicius Junior while covering his mouth with his hand. UEFA subsequently suspended Prestianni for six matches, three of them suspended. At the 2026 World Cup, FIFA introduced a rule under which a player attempting to communicate with a hand covering his mouth should immediately be sent off with a red card. The rule was applied in the group match between Paraguay and Turkey, when Paraguay's Miguel Almiron was shown a red card after a melee and a VAR check.
