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Atletico Madrid and Sevilla 'are both chasing Nicolas Otamendi' in January deal after his role in Argentina's World Cup winning campaign, with the Benfica defender set to be out of contract this summer

Benfica's Nicolas Otamendi could be headed back to La Liga, with both Sevilla and Atletico Madrid interested in the defender.

Otamendi was a key presence during Argentina's recent World Cup win. He played 690 minutes in Qatar, the joint most alongside Josko Gvardiol and Lionel Messi, and was an important leader at the back.

The 34-year-old has spent the last two years at Benfica after leaving Manchester City, with the Eagles currently unbeaten and eight points clear at the top of the Primeira Liga after 13 games.

Nicolas Otamendi was a key part of Argentina's World Cup victory in Qatar
No one played more minutes than the 34-year-old defender in the tournament

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