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San Lorenzo Announces Death of 15-Year-Old Youth Player Santiago Valentino Guzmán Zanni

The teenager had battled a serious illness since October 2023, with the club pledging support to his family.

Overview

  • The club decreed three days of institutional mourning in his memory.
  • A Santiagueño right-back in the eighth division, he joined after being scouted at a national tournament, according to local reports.
  • He was diagnosed with a serious illness in October 2023 and fought it for about two years.
  • During Rubén Darío Insúa’s tenure in 2023, he visited the first team at the Ciudad Deportiva and posed for photos with the squad.
  • The announcement drew widespread condolences from teammates, coaches, supporters, and figures across Argentine football.