The 32-year-old defender Leandro González Pirez was tempted by Students of La Plata to return and have a second cycle in the La Plata club, after an irregular performance for River.
During the preseason with the cast of Nunez in San Martin de los Andes“Pincha” contacted him with the aim of repatriating him.
However, the player expressed his intention to stay at “Millonario” to compete for a place on the team, despite the arrival of Lucas Martínez Quartawho could be the starter for Marcelo Gallardo.
Studentsafter securing a pre-financial agreement with the businessman Foster Gillettmade important additions such as Christian Medina and Lucas Alario.
In addition, it focused on new objectives, including Elian Irala and Gonzalez Pirez.
Although the defender’s transfer clause would be around $800,000 according to Transfermarktthe La Plata club would have the resources to face the signing. The main obstacle was the player’s decision to continue in River.
Gonzalez Pirez He played 39 games last season with the “Millonario”, where he scored two goals and received an expulsion.
However, he lost prominence after standing out on the champion team of the Professional League 2023.
The return of Martinez Quarta complicated his situation, but the possible exits of Paulo Díaz, Federico Gattoni either Ramiro Funes Mori They could open a place for him in the central defense alongside German Pezzella.
The defender already had a step Students between 2016 and 2017when he played 15 games without goals or titles and then was transferred to Atlanta United for nearly two million dollars after irregular stages in Tiger, Arsenal and the Gent of Belgium.
The leadership of Students He will try to convince him to start a new cycle at the club and strengthen the team’s defense.
Source: Ambito
