Transfer News: Olé – Thursday Updates

08/01/2026 21:52hs.

The summer transfer market is still very active in Argentine football. This Thursday was a new example, with confirmations, negotiations that advanced, some presentations and even with a pass that was safe and, surprisingly, was blocked. In Ole We give you a summary of what happened on the day.

Marino Hinestroza was closer to Boca: Atlético Nacional gave the agreement to release him, so he is no longer at fault for not attending training.

River He charged for Maher Carrizo, from Velez. Also, he negotiates for Romaña defender of San Lorenzo. Meanwhile, Santino Andino warned that he prefers to play in Greece. So, for now, he is ruled out to join Gallardo’s team.

Independent He is behind Boca’s Lucas Blondel to replace Federico Vera at right back. Remember: the former Unión went to Huracán.

An unexpected problem: the arrival of Miljevich to Racing was worked on. From the Academy they assure that Huracán changed the conditions of the pass. This, when coach Gustavo Costas already has Valentín Carboni training with the squad.

Estudiantes already had the agreement secured for the continuity of coach Eduardo Domínguez from the end of 2025. This Thursday the contract was signed.

Confirmations

Vicente Pizarro, Chilean central midfielder, has already joined the Rosario Central training sessions, under the command of Jorge Almirón, the coach who directed him in Colo Colo.

A surprise: despite the interest of Gimnasia y Huracán, the Uruguayan striker Matías Cóccaro arranged with Newell’safter Montreal was released from the MLS. La Lepra also announced Michael Hoyos, from Independiente del Valle de Ecuador.

Meanwhile, Matías Mansilla signed his contract as a goalkeeper for Unión de Santa Fe, on loan from students from La Plata.

Matías Mansilla in Unión.

Leonardo Heredia was already announced in Platense and this Thursday the club confirmed the incorporation: the footballer signed his contract and will play in the Copa Libertadores with Calamar. In addition, Santiago Quirós was loaned, with charge and with option, from Racing to Vicente López’s club.

There was also an official announcement regarding Manuel Brondo: the forward, with a past at Argentinos Junios, joined Atlético Tucumán.

Meanwhile, Emanuel Reynoso will no longer be under the command of Carlos Tevez in Talleres de Córdoba: the offensive midfielder with a past in Boca was loaned to Deportivo Cali.

Vélez, meanwhile, confirmed the loan departure of attacker Francisco Pozzo to Unión La Calera in Chile.

The Belgrano coach, Ricardo Zielinski, will not take into account the Chileans Matías Marín and Alex Ibacache. The first will go to Deportes La Serena. The fate of the second is still unknown.

Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

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