Emiliano Vecchio eyes free move to San Lorenzo, awaits approval | OneFootball

The experienced midfielder Emiliano Vecchio has caused a stir in the San Lorenzo community by expressing his desire to play for the Boedo club for free. The 37-year-old player has requested an opportunity from coach Damián Ayude to be evaluated before any formal decision is made.

“I want to play for free at San Lorenzo. I don’t want money, I just want to play at the Gasómetro,” said Vecchio. Far from seeking an immediate contract, the footballer proposed to be observed by the coaching staff for a month. “I want Damián Ayude to watch me for a month and, if he thinks I’m not fit, I’ll leave on my own. I don’t want money, I’m only interested in playing for San Lorenzo,” he insisted, emphasizing that his motivation is to fulfill a personal wish without representing a cost to the institution.

This situation comes at a particular moment for San Lorenzo, which has recently managed to lift restrictions that limited the addition of new players. At the same time, Vecchio is going through a conflict with Unión Española of Chile, a team that had announced him as a reinforcement for the 2026 season just three weeks ago.

In Chile, the player’s situation is tense. Coach Gonzalo Villagra explained Vecchio’s absence from a recent friendly: “From my point of view, he is not in a condition to be called up. He has had to miss some training sessions for various reasons.” There is speculation about a possible contract termination, while people close to the player have criticized the Chilean club’s management for logistical problems and lack of communication.

With a career that includes stints at Racing and Rosario Central, and after his last spell at Defensores de Belgrano, Vecchio is seeking an unexpected opportunity in Boedo, in a transfer market shaped by economic urgency.

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