Overview
- Marcone said he decided to leave contract negotiations "on stand by" after Independiente's 1-1 draw with San Lorenzo, emphasizing he wants to focus on the season first.
- The captain repeated that he wants to stay at the club but will revisit a renewal later so he can concentrate on match-by-match performance.
- Independiente sits on 14 points after nine rounds, sixth in Zone A and tenth in the annual table, positions that keep the team in the fight for playoffs and Copa Sudamericana entry.
- Marcone also criticized the club's political turmoil, saying players are affected by off-field conflict and that stopping talks helps keep the squad focused on results.
- The pause removes an immediate distraction for the team but leaves short-term uncertainty about leadership continuity and means fans should watch upcoming results to judge whether talks resume.