Alaves and Carlos Benavidez have closed in on a contract renewal in recent hours. The 28-year-old midfielder is likely to accept the offer from the Vitoria-based club.

What has happened?

The club has offered a two-year guaranteed contract with an optional third year. Benavidez has offers from Greece and Nacional de Montevideo.

Why is it important for Alaves?

Benavidez's continuity was one of the first issues the club's sporting management wanted to resolve. His contract expires on June 30.

What comes next?

The achievement of permanence in the last matchday in Oviedo and the trust that Quique Sanchez Flores has placed in the player have reactivated the option for Benavidez to continue at Alaves. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League position | 17th in La Liga | | Points | 33 pts | | Games played | 31 | | Last result | Alaves 1-2 Rayo Vallecano (2026-05-23) Benavidez signed for Alaves in the summer of 2022. Despite the club's relegation to the Second Division, he bet on the project presented by Sergio Fernandez.