San Lorenzo de Almagro seeks to revive Luciano Vietto's career, who is looking to return to Spain after three seasons in Argentina. The Argentine forward, 32, wants to relaunch his career in Spanish football after his stint at San Lorenzo.
With the transfer window entering its final stretch and the Liga Profesional Argentina in full swing, Luciano Vietto is looking for a move to the Segunda División in Spain. According to Radio MARCA Baleares, the player is seeking a club in the category to revive his career.
Vietto, who has played for Villarreal, Atlético Madrid, Sevilla, and Valencia, among other teams, has passed through several clubs in his career. After his stint at Mestalla, Atlético Madrid paid 20 million euros for him in 2015, but then loaned him to Sevilla, Valencia, and Fulham. He then joined Sporting for 7.5 million euros and a year later, was sold to Al Hilal for a similar fee.
During his stint at Valencia, Vietto scored five goals and then continued in Saudi Arabia on loan at Al Shabab, where he played alongside Éver Banega, former Valencia midfielder. He then joined Al Qadsiah as a free agent and scored 17 goals, his best haul since his debut at Villarreal, where he scored 20 goals.
After his stint in Saudi Arabia, Vietto returned to Racing Club de Avellaneda for two years. He then joined San Lorenzo and played 14 games, scoring three goals in the previous season. However, it was not enough to keep him at the club.
Currently, San Lorenzo de Almagro is in 12th position in the Liga Profesional Argentina, with 6 points, 2 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses in 5 games. In terms of goals, the team has scored 2 and received 4, with a -2 goal difference.
In terms of the title race, San Lorenzo de Almagro is 6 points behind the leaders Instituto Cordoba.
What happened?
Luciano Vietto, former San Lorenzo player, seeks a return to Spain to revive his career after three seasons in Argentina.
Why it matters for San Lorenzo de Almagro?
The departure of Vietto may be a blow to the team, as the forward has been one of the key figures in the previous season.
What's next?
San Lorenzo de Almagro will seek to replace Vietto with a player who can fill his place in the starting lineup.
