Overview

• Independiente acquired Abaldo on a one-year loan from Defensor Sporting for $130,000 and obtained an option to purchase 80% of his rights for $2.5 million, with a clause allowing a six-month extension.
• The transfer is pending a medical examination before Abaldo joins Julio Vaccari’s 4-3-3 formation ahead of matches against River Plate and Universidad de Chile in the Sudamericana round of 16.
• Abaldo was part of Uruguay’s 2023 U20 World Cup–winning squad and recorded five goals and four assists in 36 appearances for Gimnasia La Plata.
• Gimnasia La Plata granted him an indefinite leave in January for serious mental health treatment in Montevideo, where he has since undergone psychiatric care and reported significant improvement.
• Independiente has managed just three goals in four league matches, prompting the club to reinforce its attack with the young Uruguay international.