 During the 2017–18 season, Salvio scored 9 goals in 26 appearances, finishing as the club's second top scorer, behind Jonas.On 18 July 2019, Benfica announced that Salvio had returned to his home country to join Boca Juniors.In January 2009, Salvio was selected to join the Argentina under-20 squad for the 2009 South American Youth Championship in Venezuela.