Costas 2026: all set for him to stay at Racing for another year | OneFootball

The coach’s future has already been decided by mutual agreement with the management.

Racing Club and Gustavo Costas have everything in place to extend their relationship for one more year. The agreement is practically finalized and only the signature remains for the renewal to become official in the coming days.

The coach’s continuity comes as a reward for a very positive 2025 season for the institution, despite having won only one title. The management, led by Diego Milito, made the offer even after the semifinal loss to Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores.

An idol and champion wearing the La Academia jersey, Costas managed to form one of the most competitive teams in the club’s recent history. The annual balance included winning the Recopa Sudamericana against Botafogo, runner-up in the Torneo Clausura, and a standout performance in the Copa Libertadores, where Racing was the Argentine team that went the furthest, falling in the semifinals.

With the renewal secured, the coaching staff and management will begin planning for the 2026 season, which will include a preseason in Ciudad del Este and the clear objective of competing for titles again.

Racing’s Transfers for 2026: Ins and Outs

As for the squad, there are already two confirmed departures. Facundo Mura has decided not to renew and will continue his career at Inter Miami, while Gabriel Arias has decided to leave and is now on the radar of Argentinos Juniors.

The case of Luciano Vietto remains open. The forward barely played due to injuries, his contract is ending, and there have not yet been formal talks to renew. His future is uncertain.

Regarding reinforcements, there are no concrete names for now, although there are some important returns. Matías Tagliamonte will return after a great season at Unión and will be considered as an alternative to Facundo Cambeses. Colombian Johan Carbonero will also return, as his transfer will not be purchased by Inter de Brasil. The winger is highly valued by the coaching staff and could become a key reinforcement.

Lastly, the situation of Baltazar Rodríguez still needs to be defined. The midfielder must return from Inter Miami, although the MLS club has shown interest in buying part of his transfer rights and negotiations are ongoing.

After finishing as runners-up, the Racing squad will begin their vacation period and will resume training in the first days of January, already looking ahead to a 2026 full of challenges.

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