On 25 February 2016, Cervi made his debut in the Copa Libertadores against Nacional. He scored his first international goal in a 3–1 win against River Plate.[3]
Benfica
On 15 September 2015, Cervi signed a six-year contract with Portuguese champions Benfica with a release clause of €60 million.[4][5] He continued to play for Rosario Central until May 2016 and joined Benfica on 24 June for the pre-season.[6] On his debut for Benfica, he scored the opening goal in a 3–0 win over Braga in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira, on 7 August 2016, and was elected best player on pitch.[7]
Cervi was selected in Argentina's 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro,[10] however he did not make the final 18-man squad for the tournament.
Cervi made his international debut for Argentina in a 3–0 friendly win over Guatemala on 8 September 2018.[11]
Personal life
Cervi, who is of Italian descent, possesses an Italian passport.[12]