Vangioni returns to boyhood club, joins Riberas del Paraná | OneFootball

The 38-year-old left back has returned to the Villa Constitución team, where he took his first steps as a footballer.

After leaving Quilmes having played only nine matches in the Primera Nacional, Leonel Vangioni was announced as the new signing for the club where he began his football career: Riberas del Paraná, in the Liga Regional del Sud.

Vangioni, who made his Primera debut with Newell’s and stood out at River—where he won the 2015 Libertadores among other titles—comes from playing for the Cervecero and competed in the Kings League in Brazil with the Argentine national team.

“This is a dream I wanted to fulfill, to play in the First Division with Riberas, and thank God today it’s possible. It’s a special day for me, I’m returning to the club after so many years. I’m really looking forward to the tournament starting and being able to enjoy this moment,” said Piru at the official presentation.

Vangioni has played 487 matches and scored 16 goals throughout his career, during which he won 12 titles. In addition to the Lepra, the Millonario, and Quilmes, he also wore the shirts of Milan, Monterrey in Mexico, and Libertad in Paraguay.

River is not the only club where he left fond memories; he is also very well loved at Newell’s, where he made 209 appearances and was a standout player.

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