San Lorenzo de Almagro has finalized its squad for the 2026 season with six confirmed signings during the transfer window. A report from eleconomista.com.ar details the club's ins and outs following the close of the general period on July 31, with an exceptional window open until September 2.
Managed by Néstor Gorosito, who replaced Damián Ayude, the team currently sits 12th in the Liga Profesional Argentina. With 7 points from 6 games (2 wins, 1 draw, 3 losses), El Ciclón has a -2 goal difference, having scored just twice and conceded four. Their last result was a 0-0 draw against Estudiantes de Río Cuarto on August 21.
Who are the new signings?
San Lorenzo made six incoming moves to strengthen the squad. Forward Gustavo Del Prete arrived as a free agent from Atlas de Guadalajara. Central defender Danilo Arboleda was signed from Banfield. Left-back Juan Pablo Álvarez joined from Gimnasia de Mendoza.
Defender Emiliano Amor and midfielder Ignacio Zaballa also arrived on free transfers. To bolster the backline, the club agreed on a loan deal for defender Martín Rio from Talleres. These additions aim to give manager Gorosito more options, especially considering the demands of the Copa Argentina and domestic leagues.
Which players left the club?
The list of departures from El Ciclón is extensive. Defender Jhohan Romaña was sold to León de México. Star forward Luciano Vietto also left, as did Lautaro Montenegro, who moved to Al-Wahda.
As free agents, Francisco Perruzzi signed for Aldosivi and Maximiliano Zelaya departed. The club also terminated the contract of Gregorio Rodríguez. Furthermore, Matías Hernández was loaned to Banfield, while Fabricio López returned to Armenio and was immediately loaned to Platense for 18 months.
How does this affect current performance?
The team is showing inconsistent form at the start of the Torneo Clausura 2026. Their recent form over the last four matches is one win, one draw, and two losses (DWLL). This Tuesday, September 1, they face a significant challenge: an away match against league leaders Instituto Córdoba, whom they trail by six points in the table. You can track the team's progress on our stats page.
The exceptional transfer window, which closes on September 2, allows San Lorenzo to seek a replacement for each player loaned or sold abroad, provided the footballer participated in at least 25% of their team's matches between the Apertura and Clausura tournaments. They can also sign free agents who obtained their release before the general closing.
What is expected from the team now?
With the squad virtually set, the focus for Gorosito and his coaching staff will be on improving collective performance. The low offensive output, with only two goals scored in six matchdays, is an area requiring immediate attention. Integrating the new players, especially in defense and attack, will be key to reversing the trend.
The upcoming match against the league leader will be an early test of the renewed team's solidity. Fans can follow the full schedule in our fixtures section. The clear objective will be to consistently earn points to climb the standings and close the gap with the teams above.
