Off to Vasco? Racing boss speaks of Santiago Sosa in farewell tone | OneFootball

The path for midfielder Santiago Sosa to officially become Vasco’s newest signing now appears completely clear in Argentina. In a press conference held in the early hours of this Wednesday (29), Racing head coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda broke his silence and spoke in a clear farewell tone about the 27-year-old midfielder. The Argentine manager acknowledged the player’s importance to the squad, but made it clear that he will not create obstacles to the progress of the negotiations.

The statement from the Avellaneda club’s coach comes just hours after fresh reports that football director Admar Lopes is trying to sort out the final bureaucratic details to complete the loan deal, fitting the profile of strong physical presence and leadership identified by the scouting department for this transfer window.

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Vojvoda regrets the loss but opens the door for Vasco

During his official remarks to journalists, Vojvoda made a point of praising the character and tactical importance the midfielder brings to the Racing dressing room. Despite his disappointment at losing a key piece in his tactical setup, the coach was very honest in indicating that the deal is close to being resolved between the parties:

The resigned stance of the Argentine coaching staff indicates that the Avellaneda club has already accepted losing the player to the Brazilian market. Vasco’s board is working behind the scenes to speed up the exchange of contracts and schedule the signing’s flights, as he is expected to arrive to compete in the defensive midfield area and provide support to the tactical setup.

Who is Santiago Sosa?

Santiago Sosa is a 27-year-old right-footed defensive midfielder developed in the youth ranks of River Plate, where he gained national prominence and won major titles under Marcelo Gallardo. The midfielder also built up international experience after being sold to MLS, where he played for Atlanta United before returning to Argentina to wear the Racing shirt, where he won the Copa Sudamericana in 2024.

Known for his strong tactical positioning, physical strength in tackles, and accuracy in distributing long passes, the player is being monitored as the ideal name to organize the backbone of Vasco in the Brazilian Championship.

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