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Lanús Icon Lautaro “Laucha” Acosta Retires at 37 After Clausura Exit

The decision caps a 16-year Lanús tenure marked by six trophies, 429 matches, Argentina youth honors.

Overview

  • Acosta confirmed his immediate retirement after Lanús fell 1-0 to Tigre in the Clausura round of 16, telling reporters he was "in shock" and thanking supporters, teammates, directors and family.
  • The forward leaves as a club legend with 429 appearances over 16 years, 60 goals and six trophies, including the newly won 2025 Copa Sudamericana.
  • He helped deliver Lanús’s first league title in 2007 before a €7.5 million transfer to Sevilla, later taking loans at Racing de Santander and Boca Juniors before returning to build his legacy.
  • At international level he was part of Argentina’s celebrated youth cohort, winning the 2007 U-20 World Cup and the Beijing 2008 Olympic gold medal.
  • His public record includes a 2023 complaint by an ex-partner alleging violence, reported to have led to a 300‑metre restraining order.