Vietto set for San Lorenzo: "I've plenty left to give" | OneFootball

San Lorenzo continues to move strongly in the transfer market and is very close to securing a high-profile signing. Luciano Vietto has accepted the Ciclón's offer and is one step away from becoming a new addition to the team, after not renewing his contract with Racing. With his transfer in hand, the striker appears as a key opportunity for a club that needs quality without compromising its finances.

The azulgrana management made progress in recent hours with a formal offer that was well received by the player. Although details of the agreement—such as the contract duration and salary—have not yet been disclosed, sources in Boedo assure that the numbers fit the club’s possibilities and proved attractive to the 31-year-old attacker, who has an extensive international career.

“Physically, I feel pretty good. I’ve been training alone. It’s not the same as training with teammates. That’s the part I need the most. But if the coach thinks I can be ready for the weekend, I have no problem,” he said before the medical examination. He added: “San Lorenzo is giving me an opportunity. I left Racing and didn’t have a club. I spoke with the coach and that was quite important.”

On the other hand, the striker also gave details about his conversation with Damián Ayude, the team’s coach. “I spoke with him. It was a very good talk. We didn’t talk about football; he asked me how I was, what my intentions were. I was honest and told him I really wanted to keep playing football, that I needed to reconnect with myself both athletically and as a footballer. On my part, I would bring that desire and effort to the club,” he said. He added: “I want to show that I still have a lot of football left to give.”

Vietto arrives in a particular context, as the Ciclón is looking to strengthen its squad with free agents or loan signings due to its delicate financial situation. In this scenario, the chance to add a striker with European experience and a past in the Argentine National Team represents a strong bet, but with low financial risk.

The former Racing player had also been approached by other Argentine teams, such as Argentinos Juniors, Talleres, and Estudiantes de La Plata, as well as Colo Colo, who had him on their radar from Chile. However, San Lorenzo’s offer ultimately tipped the balance.

From a sporting perspective, the agreement could benefit both parties. The Boedo club would add a quality striker to lead the offensive line, while Vietto would have the opportunity to relaunch his career and regain consistency after a year marked by injuries.

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