The Mendoza native becomes Fernando Gamboa’s first signing since taking over as Lepra manager
Latest Newell’s Old Boys News
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.
Players return to training as pre-season begins under Gamboa
Pre-season training began at the Jorge Griffa Centre on Monday as new Newell’s manager Fernando Gamboa took his first session with the squad.
Newell’s Old Boys appoint Fernando Gamboa as manager
50-year-old Gamboa returns to Newell’s for his second spell as manager, 13 years after his first spell. He won 3 titles as a player with Newell’s as part of Bielsa’s all-conquering side of the 1990s.
Departure of Germán Burgos confirmed by Newell’s Old Boys
In his first managerial position since leaving Atlético Madrid, El Mono managed only 4 wins in 15 games as Newell’s boss.
Lucas Bernardi on the verge of taking Director of Football position at Newell’s
The ex-Newell’s captain is expected to be the board’s choice to replace Sebastián Peratta as Director of Football.
Lepers Abroad: Gameweek ending 30th May 2021
In this week’s round-up: Friendly win for Tata’s Mexico over Iceland, assist for Banega, goal for Urruti, draw for Heinze and successful surgery for Enzo Barrenechea.
Newell’s 1-1 Atlético Goianiense: Giani’s goal cancelled out as both teams suffer elimination
In what may be Germán Burgos’ last game as Newell’s manager, his youthful side couldn’t force a winner in a game in which they dominated against Brazilian opposition.
Newell’s holding on to slim chance of qualification as Burgos eyes departure
Match Preview: Newell’s could top the group on Tuesday night but only if they beat a sturdy Atlético Goianiense side and Palestino score an unlikely win against Libertad.
Lepers Abroad: Gameweek ending 23rd May 2021
In this week’s round-up: Bielsa finishes campaign with a 4th win in a row, Messi wins the Pichichi again, Vojvoda lifts title in Brazil, Bellotti’s goal helps InterCity to promotion and Leal, Urruti, Boyé and Banega scored goals.
Newell’s 3-1 Palestino: young Lepers impress in Sudamericana victory
The strength of the Newell’s academy was on show as a young Lepra side won 3 points at home in the Copa Sudamericana against bottom side Palestino.
Newell’s 0-1 Sarmiento: Lema and Fernández sent off as La Lepra implode
Germán Burgos watched on as his Newell’s Old Boys side imploded in the Copa Argentina, going down to 9 men and suffering defeat to Mario Sciacqua’s Sarmiento in the neutral Estadio Único in San Nicolás.
Lepers Abroad: Gameweek ending 16th May 2021
In this week’s round-up: Bielsa’s Leeds thrash Burnley, Pochettino claws his way back in France, Messi hits his 30th for Barca and there’s goals for Martínez, Urruti, Faravelli and Fydriszewski.