Nicolás Vallejo’s move to Liverpool falls through, here’s why | OneFootball

Liverpool (U) changed the terms at the last minute, Rojo called off the negotiations, and two new teams are now positioning themselves to sign the 21-year-old winger.

The transfer of Nicolás Vallejo to Liverpool of Uruguay imploded within hours. When everything seemed settled, the Uruguayan club changed the agreed-upon terms and Independiente decided to cut off negotiations. However, a new scenario has now emerged: Rojo has already received inquiries and two teams are ready to move forward for the attacker from Chaco.

The sudden change caused strong discontent in Avellaneda, especially due to the actions of president José Luis Palma, and the management decided to end the talks. The deal included exercising the purchase option in the loan agreement signed at the beginning of 2025, for a sum close to two million dollars. With the deal falling through, Vallejo’s future is once again open and Rojo is taking note: Grupo Pachuca and Peñarol have already shown interest and are keeping a close eye on the situation.

The 21-year-old winger had a brilliant season in Uruguayan football: 37 matches, four goals, and 12 assists, numbers that made him one of the standout players of the tournament and attracted the attention of several clubs in the region.

Developed in Independiente’s youth academy, Vallejo made his first-team debut in 2022 and signed his first contract months later, with a $15 million release clause. In Avellaneda, he played 39 matches, scored four goals, and provided one assist, but he was never able to secure a regular spot. His time was also marked by difficult moments, such as the missed penalty against Talleres in the Copa Argentina and the harassment that led him to close his social media accounts.

Today, after regaining his best form in Uruguay, Vallejo awaits a decision. Independiente does too. The transfer that seemed done is back to square one, and the market has opened a new bidding war for one of the great emerging talents of Uruguayan football.

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