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Vélez Unveils Manuel Lanzini on 2026 Deal After River Exit

A formal transfer structure satisfied AFA rules to keep him eligible for the Clausura plus the Copa Libertadores.

Manuel Lanzini, que tuvo una decepcionante vuelta a River, ahora vestirá la camiseta de Vélez; firmó el contrato hasta diciembre de 2026.
Manuel Lanzini es nuevo jugador de Vélez, tras no ser tenido en cuenta en River Plate. 
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Overview

  • Lanzini was officially presented as Vélez’s fifth reinforcement, signing through December 31, 2026 and taking the No. 22 shirt.
  • He passed his medical and is already training with the first team under Guillermo Barros Schelotto, making him available for selection.
  • River and Vélez executed a percentage transfer rather than a free-agent signing, a mechanism used to comply with AFA article 19.2.4 and allow registration for domestic and continental play.
  • His move follows being left out of River’s plans by Marcelo Gallardo after the Club World Cup, with injuries and limited output since his 2023 return yielding two goals in 59 matches.
  • He joins recent arrivals Rodrigo Aliendro, Lisandro Magallán, Diego Valdez and Álvaro Montero, with reports suggesting a possible league debut as soon as the next match and no financial terms disclosed.