Just a year after his move from Juventus, Villa are set to sell the Argentine to Benfica.
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Benfica sporting director Rui Pedro Braz has stated Barrenechea is expected in Portugal for a medical and to complete his move today.
Braz said, “Enzo arrives today (Thursday). I can confirm that Enzo arrives today. What time? I don’t know the exact time, but it’s morning.”
Barrenechea spent the second-half of last season on-loan with Valencia. He is set to join Benfica for a fee of €15m with a 30 per cent sell-on option for Villa.