San Lorenzo de Almagro is saying goodbye to Luciano Vietto. The striker did not report to preseason training and is negotiating his departure from the club. The decision goes beyond the change of coach.

What happened to Luciano Vietto?

The striker requested a special license and the management granted it to him so he can move forward in his search for a new destination while the terms of his departure are being resolved.

Why is Luciano Vietto leaving?

His contract, which is valid until December 31, is one of the highest in the squad and the club's goal is to significantly reduce the payroll. At the same time, there are already conversations between the player's representatives and the club's management to agree on the termination of the contract.

What's next for San Lorenzo de Almagro?

The intention of both parties is to find a mutually agreed upon exit that will allow them to close this chapter without major conflicts. Vietto's arrival had raised high expectations. After his time at Racing, the striker arrived at Boedo as one of the most important signings and quickly showed promising signs. During his first months, he scored three goals and provided an assist, although he never managed to find consistency. Muscle injuries began to recur frequently and ended up conditioning much of his semester, just like he had suffered in Avellaneda. The situation worsened at the end of the tournament, when a new injury left him out of action at a key moment in the season. Since then, he lost a lot of ground in the consideration and ended up being part of the group of dispensable players drawn up by Gustavo Álvarez. Now, even with the coach out of the club, the scenario has not changed. Vietto did not start preseason training, will not be taken into account again, and everything indicates that his link with San Lorenzo will come to an end in the next few days, once both parties finish agreeing on the details of the separation.