Overview
- Real Sociedad formally presented Pellegrino Matarazzo, who led his first training session in San Sebastián ahead of his league debut at Anoeta.
- Flamengo confirmed coach Filipe Luís has renewed his contract through December 2027 following a title-laden 2025 season.
- Alianza Lima accelerated a squad reset, confirming 10 departures, while striker Federico Girotti arrived in Lima, passed medicals and is set to sign a three-year deal.
- FC Cajamarca announced Pablo Lavandeira as a new signing and Universitario de Deportes confirmed forward Sekou Gassama for the 2026 campaign.
- Spanish sides returned to work with key medical notes: Celta detailed injuries to Borja Iglesias, Pablo Durán and Carlos Domínguez, Athletic’s Unai Egiluz continued ACL rehab at Lezama, and Sporting Gijón’s first session proceeded with Jordy Caicedo delayed by a canceled flight.