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The transfer market in Chile is in turmoil with a major opportunity: the goalkeeper and key figure of the national team, Gabriel Arias, has decided not to renew his contract with Racing Club and will become a free agent for the 2026 season. This situation makes him an immediate target for both Colo Colo and Universidad de Chile.

The 38-year-old goalkeeper is looking to remain active at the elite level and, for that reason, has chosen not to extend his contract with La Academia.

End of a Historic Era at Racing

According to reports from Argentina, Arias will bring an end to a seven-year spell at Racing Club. His last match with the Buenos Aires club will be this Monday, December 1, against Tigre. The decision has been made, and the goalkeeper will bid farewell to the club as an idol, with a record that includes seven titles, among them the 2024 Copa Sudamericana.

During the current season, Arias played 31 matches for Racing, conceded 27 goals, and kept 14 clean sheets.

Return to the Chilean League?

After his departure, the debate centers on his future. Arias, who represents Chile at the international level, is now an attractive free agent for 2026.

Both Colo Colo and Universidad de Chile have the experienced goalkeeper on their radar. Although his destination has yet to be determined, the possibility of a return to the country he represents has become one of the biggest sagas of the Chilean transfer market.

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