The coach of the King of Cups clarified the situation of possible sales and emphasized that the strongest proposal came for the player they want from Brazil.
In the middle of the break in Avellaneda, Gustavo Quinteros broke the silence and referred to the situation of the footballers who could leave in this market. The coach was blunt when mentioning that, although there are advanced negotiations, mainly for Felipe Loyola from Santos, his primary desire is to maintain the team’s base. “Perhaps for Loyola it is the most possible at this moment. I would very much like them all to stay, although I perfectly understand the club’s economic need to sell,” admitted the coach, focusing on the delicate financial situation that Rojo is going through.
However, the coach did not hide his concern about the challenge of rebuilding the tactical puzzle if the casualties materialize. Quinteros stressed the difficulty of finding replacement parts that live up to Independiente’s demands: “Hopefully we can find that player who will give us the solution, because it is not easy to replace any of those who leave.” His words make it clear that, in the event of any significant departure, the leadership must move quickly and precisely so as not to weaken the collective functioning of the starting eleven.
Finally, the coach sought to reassure the fan regarding the position of his team and the climate that exists within the Villa Domínico locker room. Given the rumors of possible exit requests, Quinteros was forceful and supported his players’ commitment to the shirt. “At no time have I heard of any player who does not want to continue at Independiente,” he stated, highlighting the group’s commitment despite the external offers that may appear in this market.
