Costas 2026: all set for him to stay at Racing for another year | OneFootball

The future of the coach would already be defined in mutual agreement with the management.

Racing Club and Gustavo Costas have everything in place to extend their contract for one more year. The agreement is practically closed and only the signature is needed for the renewal to be official in the coming days.

The continuity of the coach comes as a reward for a very positive 2025 season for the institution, despite having won only one title. The management, led by Diego Milito, made the proposal even after the semifinal loss against Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores.

An idol and champion with the jersey of La Academia, Costas managed to form one of the most competitive teams in the club's recent history. The annual balance included the victory in the Recopa Sudamericana against Botafogo, the runner-up position in the Torneo Clausura, and an outstanding performance in the Copa Libertadores, where Racing was the Argentine team that went the furthest, falling in the semifinals.

With the renewal secured, the coaching staff and management will begin to plan the 2026 season, which will have a preseason in Ciudad del Este and the clear objective of competing for titles again.

Racing's Ins and Outs for 2026

Regarding the squad, there are already two confirmed departures. Facundo Mura decided not to renew and will continue his career at Inter Miami, while Gabriel Arias resolved to leave and is on the radar of Argentinos Juniors.

The case of Luciano Vietto remains open. The forward had almost no participation due to injuries, his contract ends, and there have been no formal contacts to renew. His future is uncertain.

Regarding reinforcements, there are no concrete names yet, although there are important returns. Matías Tagliamonte will return after a great season at Unión and will be considered as an alternative for Facundo Cambeses. The Colombian Johan Carbonero will also return, as his transfer will not be acquired by Inter de Brasil. The winger is well regarded by the coaching staff and could become a key reinforcement.

Finally, the situation of Baltazar Rodríguez remains to be defined. The midfielder must return from Inter Miami, although the MLS club has shown interest in buying part of his transfer rights and negotiations continue.

After the runner-up finish, the Racing squad will begin their vacation period and resume training in the first days of January, already focused on a 2026 full of challenges.

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