Overview
- Rosario Central began preseason under new coach Jorge Almirón with Malcorra absent after his contract expired on December 31.
- Central has kept a final, improved renewal offer on the table and says it is inamovible, but the player has not responded.
- Independiente resumed training and, with Gustavo Quinteros’ approval, initiated negotiations with Malcorra’s camp under strict wage limits.
- Local reports describe discussions with Independiente as advanced, though the player’s salary expectations remain the principal obstacle.
- A productivity-based structure has been floated as a way to bridge the gap between the club proposals and the midfielder’s demands.