San Lorenzo de Almagro has finalized its squad for the Clausura 2026 with six new signings following the closure of the Argentine transfer window. The club managed by Néstor Gorosito secured the arrivals of Juan Pablo Álvarez, Gustavo Del Prete, Danilo Arboleda, Emiliano Amor, Martín Rio, and Ignacio Zaballa, as reported by www.google.com on Tuesday, August 26.
The winter window's closure means teams must now work with their current squads unless a foreign sale opens a spot. San Lorenzo currently sits in 12th place in the Liga Profesional Argentina with 7 points from 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses across six matches. Their last result was a 0-0 draw against Estudiantes de Río Cuarto on August 21.
Who are San Lorenzo's new players?
The six reinforcements arrive to bolster different areas of the pitch. Juan Pablo Álvarez joins as a free agent from Gimnasia de Mendoza, while Gustavo Del Prete also arrives on a free from Mexico's Atlas de Guadalajara. The defense is strengthened with Danilo Arboleda from Banfield and Emiliano Amor, another free signing.
The midfield adds Martín Rio, on loan from Talleres, and Ignacio Zaballa, a free agent departing River Plate. These moves aim to provide more options for Gorosito, who replaced Gustavo Álvarez as manager. The team has a -2 goal difference, having scored only 2 goals and conceded 4 so far this season.
Which players left the club?
The cycle at Boedo ended for several footballers. Defender Jhohan Romaña was sold to León in Mexico and forward Luciano Vietto departed as a free agent. Other exits included Francisco Perruzzi, who signed with Aldosivi, and Maximiliano Zelaya, also a free agent.
Furthermore, the club terminated the contract of Gregorio Rodríguez and loaned Matías Hernández to Banfield. Forward Lautaro Montenegro was another significant departure, transferred to Al Wahda in the UAE. These exits freed up salary space and squad roles for the new arrivals.
What is the current sporting context?
San Lorenzo enters this new phase of the championship with inconsistent form but a positive streak. Their recent form over the last two games is 1 win and 1 draw, meaning they are unbeaten in two matches. The team's top scorer this season is R. Auzmendi, with 6 goals in 14 appearances.
The next challenge is a high-voltage one: an away match against league leaders Instituto Córdoba on September 1. This fixture is key because El Ciclón trails the summit by 6 points. Fans can follow the team's progress on our stats page and check the updated official squad.
What does this mean for the Clausura 2026?
The closed window defines the group with which Gorosito must seek an improvement in the league table. The signings aim to address problems with effectiveness, reflected in the team's low scoring numbers. Defensive consistency will also be a target after conceding four goals in six games.
With the market closed, the work shifts entirely to the training ground. The immediate mission is to collect points during a tough run of fixtures, including the clash with the leaders. The standings table shows the need for a quick reaction to close the gap with the top spots.
