San Lorenzo de Almagro is experiencing a week of transfer activity and external recognition as the team prepares for a key match in Cordoba. Goalkeeper Orlando Gill was honored by his new French club Lille, and forward Facundo Farías completed his move to El Ciclón.
The team from Boedo currently sits 12th in the Liga Profesional Argentina, with 7 points from 6 games. Their next challenge is an away match against leaders Instituto Córdoba on September 1st, a key fixture to improve a recent run of one win, one draw, and two losses in their last four outings.
In the official presentation video for Orlando Gill this Wednesday, Lille of France included a nod to San Lorenzo. One sequence showed a sign indicating the 11,186 kilometers separating the French city from the Boedo club, a tribute to the Paraguayan goalkeeper's past. The European club also highlighted in its statement the importance of San Lorenzo in the keeper's career development.
Gill arrived at San Lorenzo in early 2024 and quickly established himself as the starter, playing 63 games and keeping 31 clean sheets. His performances led Lille to pay 4.6 million gross dollars for 50% of his economic rights, signing a five-season contract. "I am very grateful for this opportunity. It's a great chance for me to join such a competitive club," the goalkeeper said after his presentation.
The arrival of Facundo Farías was confirmed, and he already trained with the group this Saturday. The 24-year-old forward joins on a one-year loan from Estudiantes, free of charge, with a purchase option set at 3 million dollars for 80% of his rights. Farías becomes the seventh reinforcement for this second half of 2026.
With experience at Colón, where he won the Copa de la Liga in 2021, and a stint at Inter Miami, Farías adds quality to an attack in need of more goals. San Lorenzo has scored only two goals in the league season, with a -2 goal difference. His signing aims to energize an offense that must improve to climb the standings.
Outside the Argentine club's sphere, Sportivo San Lorenzo of Paraguay was defeated 3-0 by Nacional this Friday, in the seventh round of the local Clausura. The albirrojo team, fighting against relegation, conceded goals from Hugo Iván Valdez, Ignacio Bailone, and Gastón Benítez. This result is unrelated to Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro of Argentina, though they share the name.
San Lorenzo heads into the match against Instituto after a 0-0 draw with Estudiantes de Río Cuarto on August 21st. The team needs to find consistency, as they are 6 points behind the leaders. The defense, now without Gill, must tighten up to improve a performance that has conceded 4 goals so far in the championship.
The squad managed by Leandro Romagnoli faces an immediate challenge against the table-toppers. A positive result in Cordoba could be the turning point for a campaign that aims to get into the fight for the top spots. Details on the team's performance are available on our stats page.
