Vietto set for San Lorenzo: "I've plenty left to give" | OneFootball

San Lorenzo continues to make strong moves in the transfer market and is very close to securing a high-profile signing. Luciano Vietto has accepted the Ciclón’s offer and is just a step away from becoming a new addition to the squad, after not renewing his contract with Racing. With his transfer rights in hand, the forward represents a key opportunity for a club that needs quality without compromising its finances.

The azulgrana management made progress in recent hours with a formal offer that was well received by the player. Although the details of the agreement—such as the contract duration and salary—have not yet been disclosed, sources in Boedo assure that the numbers fit the club’s possibilities and proved attractive to the 31-year-old striker, who has an extensive international career.

“Physically, I feel pretty good. I’ve been training alone. It’s not the same as training with teammates. That’s the part I need the most. But if the coach thinks I can be ready for the weekend, I have no problem,” he said before the medical examination. He added: “San Lorenzo is giving me an opportunity. I left Racing and didn’t have a club. I spoke with the coach and that was quite important.”

On the other hand, the forward also gave details about his conversation with Damián Ayude, the team’s coach. “I spoke with him. It was a very good talk. We didn’t talk about football; he asked me how I was, what my intentions were. I was honest and told him I was very eager to keep playing football, that I needed to reconnect with myself both athletically and football-wise. On my part, I would bring that desire and effort to the club,” he said. He added: “I want to show that I still have a lot of football left to give.”

Vietto arrives in a particular context, as the Ciclón is looking to strengthen the squad with free agents or loan players due to its delicate financial situation. In this scenario, the chance to add a forward with European experience and a past in the Argentine National Team represents a strong bet, but with low financial risk.

The former Racing player had also been approached by other Argentine clubs, such as Argentinos Juniors, Talleres, and Estudiantes de La Plata, as well as Colo Colo, who had him on their radar from Chile. However, San Lorenzo’s offer ultimately tipped the balance.

From a sporting perspective, the agreement could benefit both parties. The Boedo club would add a quality forward to lead the attack, while Vietto would have the opportunity to relaunch his career and regain consistency after a year marked by injuries.

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