América de Cali in talks for Lucas Alario, striker deal details | OneFootball

América de Cali has begun formal negotiations to make a strong statement in the 2026 transfer market. According to information revealed by journalist Julián Capera, the scarlet team has already inquired about the conditions for Argentine forward Lucas Alario, who currently belongs to Estudiantes de La Plata. The 33-year-old striker is the management's priority to strengthen the offensive zone after it was confirmed that he will not be considered in his current club.

The interest from “La Mecha” arises at a crucial moment, as Alario has an active contract with the “Pincha” until the end of this year. However, the Argentine team's management is seeking to reach an agreement for the termination of his contract, which would facilitate his move to Colombian football. For now, the player is training normally, but the negotiation between América de Cali and the player's entourage is already underway to try to add him to the squad.

Lucas Alario's Contractual Situation at Estudiantes de La Plata

Despite having one more year on his contract, Lucas Alario's future is far from La Plata. The forward is not in Estudiantes' sports plans for the current season, which is why the club seeks to free up his spot and salary burden. The big question in the negotiation with América de Cali is whether the player will manage to terminate his contract to arrive as a free agent, or if the Colombian team will have to negotiate an exit under other financial conditions.

Alario's time at Estudiantes was complex and marked by inconsistency. Before his final redemption, the forward had scored only one goal in all his previous matches with the red and white jersey (a penalty goal in February 2025). However, his end of the cycle was cinematic, allowing him to leave with the label of a star despite previous criticism for his lack of effectiveness in front of the goal.

The Double that Gave Estudiantes a Title

When the team needed him the most and criticism was mounting, Lucas Alario appeared at his best. In the final of the Trofeo de Campeones against Platense, the forward came on to change the story: he scored a decisive double that allowed them to turn the score around and give Estudiantes de La Plata a new star. This goal-scoring resurgence in a final is precisely the calling card that has reactivated the interest of major clubs on the continent like América.

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