Overview
- Club president Diego Milito closed deals for Leonel Pérez and Gastón Lodico on Sunday in direct response to strong fan criticism after a poor result.
- Leonel Pérez will join on a one-year loan from Gremio with a US$3.5 million option to buy 100% of his rights and is due in Argentina for medicals and registration.
- Gastón Lodico was signed outright for US$2 million on a three-year contract and arrives from Instituto de Córdoba after a strong run there.
- Both additions are meant to fill vacancies left by Santiago Sosa’s sale to Vasco da Gama and Baltazar Rodríguez’s move to Estudiantes, restoring depth in central midfield.
- The immediate task is to integrate the two players quickly so coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda can assess their fitness and availability ahead of Racing’s upcoming match against Banfield, while the club frames the moves as reassurance for supporters.