Right-footed central defender Kevin Lomónaco22 years old, He was one step away from being Independiente’s second signing in this transfer market.
Lomónaco, Red Bull Bragantino player, already had a period in Argentine football when he was on loan at Platense and Tigre.
The new coach of the Avellaneda team, Julio Vaccarimade it very clear that one of the positions to be strengthened was in defense.
This week, El “Rojo” already closed the signing of Marco Pellegrinoa left-footed centre-back from Milan. Now, they are looking to close another signing and the club is already well advanced in negotiations with the Brazilian team to secure the services of the Argentine player.
Kevin Lomponaco He played in the youth teams of Lanús and eventually rose to the first division. He did not play many minutes at the “Grana” and was loaned to Platense to gain playing rhythm. After a very notable spell at the “Calamar”, the Brazilian team Red Bull Bragantino became interested in him and signed him.
The 22-year-old centre-back quickly settled into the Brazilian side, but after being charged and suspended for his involvement in sports testing, he was out of action for several months.
In 2023 he joined Tigre on loan, but the FIFA He was definitively sanctioned and was unable to compete until May of this year.
The player is finishing his loan at Tigre and must return to Brazil, but if he joins Independiente, he will stay in the country. The “Rojo” are looking for the loan to include a purchase option, the amount of which is not known at this time.
It should be noted that for the former Platense to be able to play under the command of Vaccari, The Avellaneda team will have to lift the inhibitions that prohibit it from signing players for the second half of the Professional League.
There is a goalkeeper for a while
The current goalkeeper of Independiente Rodrigo Rey renewed his contract with the club until 2026.
King, 33 years old, he will continue with the “Rojo” in the next two seasons and is expected to be a starter in this new cycle under the command of Julio Vaccari, coach of the Avellaneda team.
The goalkeeper arrived at the club in 2023 and quickly established himself as one of the key players in the squad and in Independiente’s goal.
The player’s contract was up at the end of this year, but as he wanted to continue at the club he quickly signed.
Since he settled in the “Rojo” until today, he has maintained remarkable numbers that demonstrate why the club is interested in retaining its star player.
In 53 games played, he was able to keep a clean sheet on 22 occasions, while making important saves that prevented Independiente from losing.
The goalkeeper, in a radio interview, expressed his delight at the extension of his contract.
“Signing is something that gives you peace of mind. I am lucky to be part of a club that has treated me very well since the day I arrived. Happy to keep wearing this shirt for a couple more years”he indicated.
Source: Ambito
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