Santiago Sosa at odds with the Racing board | OneFootball

The 3-0 thrashing of Atlético Tucumán as visitors repositioned Racing in the Apertura Tournament after a weak start with three consecutive defeats. However, the atmosphere at La Academia has become tense in recent hours due to a conflict between their captain, Santiago Sosa, and the management over a salary dispute.

The central midfielder and sweeper arrived at La Academia at the beginning of 2024 on loan from Atlanta United of the MLS, and due to his good performances, the Avellaneda club decided to exercise the purchase option and arranged a new contract until 2028, with an increase in his earnings.

However, throughout 2025 he gained a much more significant role: following the departure of Gabriel Arias, he became one of the captains, so the player believes he should receive a new update, and his representatives, led by Hernán Berman, have been in contact with the management, headed by Diego Milito. The negative response was not well received, opening a source of conflict that they hope will be resolved soon.

Martirena, another problem at Racing

The “personal problems” that explained Gastón Martirena’s absence from Racing’s squad list for the match against Atlético Tucumán could result in a sanction, which the management is currently evaluating.

As time passed, it became known that the right-back did not want to be part of the squad because La Academia had rejected an offer from Brazil’s Gremio, who wanted to sign the Uruguayan on loan with no fee and no purchase option.

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