Ledesma leaves River for Rosario Central: "Not what I expected" | OneFootball

River is beginning to define the future of its goalkeeping position, and the scenario is taking shape looking ahead to 2026. As expected, Jeremías Ledesma has said goodbye to the club and his destination—barring any unforeseen events—will be Rosario Central, where he was developed as a footballer. Only a few details remain to finalize the deal, which will be a one-year loan with an obligation to buy. Upon returning from San Martín de los Andes, the city where the Millonario is holding its preseason, he spoke to the press and appeared somewhat displeased with his time in Núñez.

Conan had arrived in mid-2024 as the natural heir to Franco Armani, but the internal competition ended up boosting Pulpo, who will continue to be the first-choice goalkeeper in Marcelo Gallardo’s eyes. Due to a lack of playing time and the outlook for the future, the 32-year-old goalkeeper requested to start a new chapter in 2026, and Canalla has once again crossed his path.

At Aeroparque, after returning from Patagonia, he reflected on his time with the Millonario: “The reality is that it wasn’t what I expected. I tried to contribute in whatever way I could, always being very professional. I understand that I didn’t give the club or the fans the minutes they expected when they bought me, and I leave sad because of that. What happened, happened, and we have to move forward.”

And he added, regarding the conversation he had with Muñeco before leaving: “It was a good talk, very positive. He was very understanding, and I was too, from his perspective.”

Ledesma has a contract with River until December 2028, and the club invested 2.6 million euros to buy his transfer from Cádiz. That’s why the Millonario’s plan is not to lose money and to negotiate an orderly exit: a one-year loan with the possibility of selling him if he meets the objectives set while wearing the Rosario Central jersey.

While waiting for the last details of the contract’s fine print to be ironed out, everything is set for this Monday to be Ledesma’s last training session with River in San Martín de los Andes, and in the coming hours, he will head to Santa Fe to sign with Canalla.

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