Overview
- The veteran is a free agent after closing his second spell at River Plate in late November.
- Argentinos Juniors led the chase with formal talks, meetings with coach Nicolás Diez, and public acknowledgment from sporting director Raúl Sanzotti.
- Local reports say negotiations are paused because Pérez declined the club’s economic proposal, and sources describe the parties as far apart.
- Pérez is reported to want at least one more season while remaining in Buenos Aires for family reasons.
- Other interest has been cited, including Atlanta United, Deportivo Maipú, and earlier mentions of Nacional de Montevideo, leaving his next destination uncertain.