San Lorenzo de Almagro completed three outgoing transfers during the 2026 winter transfer window, according to a detailed report from El Gráfico. The club loaned out two players and released another as they prepare for a crucial match against the league leader.
Which players left San Lorenzo?
Forward Andrés Vombergar, aged 31, signed an 18-month contract with Aldosivi as a free agent. His contract with San Lorenzo had expired, allowing the transfer at no cost to the Cyclone. Vombergar was seeking more playing time after a period of limited involvement at the club.
Central midfielder Francisco Perruzzi, 25, also moved to Aldosivi. His departure was finalized through a contract termination agreement with San Lorenzo. The club retained 30% of the player's future economic rights. Perruzzi signed a 'debt-free' agreement with Aldosivi, waiving future financial claims against San Lorenzo, and his new contract runs until 31 December 2027.
The young forward Matías Hernández, 21, was loaned to Banfield. The deal includes an 18-month loan with an option to buy for the Drill. No initial fee was paid for the operation. Hernández is looking for development at a club that can offer him more first-division opportunities.
How does the 2026 transfer market work?
The transfer window for the Argentine league reopened on 26 May 2026. Its definitive closing was originally scheduled for 21 July at 18:00 but was postponed until 31 July at 14:00. A final registration window will close on 2 September at 18:00, but only for clubs that transferred a player abroad between 31 July and that date.
To use this 2 September window, the player transferred abroad must have appeared in at least 25% of his club's matches in the Torneo Apertura LPF 2026 and Torneo Clausura LPF 2026 up to the transfer date. These rules affect all 30 teams in the Liga Profesional 2026.
What is the sporting context for these departures?
San Lorenzo enters this transfer period sitting 12th in the Liga Profesional Argentina, with 7 points from 6 games. Their record is 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses. The team has a -2 goal difference, having scored only 2 goals and conceded 4. In the title race, the Cyclone is 6 points behind leaders Instituto de Cordoba.
Their last result was a 0-0 draw against Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto on 21 August 2026. The team's recent form over the last four matches is 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses (DWLL). You can track the full squad's progress on our stats page.
What does this mean for the current squad?
The departures free up salary and roster space for a team looking to improve its offensive output. With only 2 goals scored in 6 matchdays, the manager must reorganize his attacking options. Vombergar's exit and Hernández's loan reduce internal competition up front, while Perruzzi's departure affects depth in central midfield.
These moves come just before a significant challenge. San Lorenzo's next match is away against leaders Instituto de Cordoba on 1 September 2026. A victory there would close the gap in the table, which you can follow on our standings page. The team urgently needs points to climb towards international qualification spots.
The transfer window has closed for most operations, but the club could make one more move if it meets the specific conditions for the 2 September window. For now, the focus is on the match against the league leader with the available squad. Fans can check the probable lineup in our squad section.
