Keylor Navas has left Newell’s Old Boys for Mexico’s Pumas in a $2M transfer after tensions with the club and a benching controversy. The Costa Rican legend’s short but stellar stint in Argentina ends amid fan backlash and speculation over his replacement.
Category: Transfer News
Jerónimo Cacciabue loaned to Miedź Legnica
Jerónimo Cacciabue has left Newell’s and moved to Poland to join Miedź Legnica, the club confirmed on Thursday
Franco Escobar sold to LAFC
The defender will return to the MLS after the end of his loan spell this month.
Facundo Nadalín loaned to Atlético de Rafaela
The 23-year-old wing-back will play for the Primera Nacional club until December 2022. The loan is a free deal but Atlético de Rafaela will have the right to purchase 70% of Nadalín’s contract for $150,000.
Braian Rivero signs for Defensa y Justicia
Newell’s Old Boys have confirmed the departure of Braian Rivero who has signed for Defensa y Justicia. The current Copa Sudamericana holders have purchased 50% of Rivero’s contract.
Platense loan Julián Marcioni
23-year-old Newell’s forward Marcioni has joined Platense on an 18-month loan deal without a charge of future purchase option.
Manuel Llano loaned to Godoy Cruz
The 21-year-old, who played for Newell’s 13 times last season, joins the Mendoza club until December 2022.
Joaquín Torres joins CF Montréal on loan
The pacy winger has signed a contract extension with La Lepra taking him up to 2022 but will play in the MLS next season.
Stefano Callegari joins Platense on loan
The 23-year-old defender will join Juan Manuel Llop’s side until December 2021.
Luis Leal signs for Club Tijuana of Mexico in a deal worth $350,000
The striker, who signed for La Lepra in 2017, was keen to move on and had 9 months left on his contract. The deal is reported to be worth $350,000 to Newell’s.
Braian Rivero joins Independiente del Valle on loan
The 24-year-old midfielder will play in Ecuador until December 2021. He has spent his entire career at Newell’s Old Boys up to now.
Barcelona target Newell’s prospect Juan Sforza
Sforza has been tipped as a future star and is a creative midfielder with a wide passing range. He captained Argentina in the FIFA u17 World Cup.