Overview
- The 39-year-old midfielder agreed in principle to sign as a free agent after River ended his second spell and issued a farewell in November.
- Reporting indicates a one-season contract, with paperwork to be finalized before he links up with pre-season in La Paternal.
- Argentinos improved its financial offer following sustained interest from coach Nicolás Diez, which proved decisive in the negotiations.
- The move positions Pérez to play the 2026 Copa Libertadores, with Argentinos entering Phase 2 against Barcelona SC of Guayaquil in mid-February.
- His agency B1G Talent fielded interest from Nacional of Montevideo and MLS side Atlanta United before settling on Argentinos.