Insua attacks Moretti, claims ’14 cuotas’ are owed by former president

Ruben Darío Insua criticized former San Lorenzo president Marcelo Moretti on Nov. 13, 2026, demanding payment of 14 unpaid installments from a previous agreement and disputing claims regarding his current contract, TyC Sports reported.

San Lorenzo conflict erupts

San Lorenzo is currently working through a transition period after missing the playoffs in the Torneo Clausura 2026, leaving the club without competitive matches until next year. Speaking to ESPN, Ruben Darío Insua turned his focus away from on-field matters to address public criticism from former club president Marcelo Moretti regarding the coaching staff’s financial compensation, as reported by TyC Sports.

“Primero, el contrato es inferior al que me ofreció cuando era candidato a presidente. Segundo, él, personalmente, me está debiendo 14 cuotas y me gustaría que se haga cargo, no que las tenga que pagar el club,” said Ruben Darío Insua, told ESPN.

The public clash followed posts on social media by Moretti criticizing the current administration’s handling of coaching staff budgets, including the financial terms agreed upon for Insua’s return. Cadena 3 Argentina noted that the dispute also involved a previous agreement stemming from Insua’s departure in 2024, which initially involved a settlement.

Insua cuestiona la conducta de Moretti durante su presidencia

Insua escalated his remarks by bringing up several controversial episodes from Moretti’s tenure as president, questioning the former official’s conduct in office. He referenced an incident involving a video of cash receipts, a forged transfer certificate related to player Matías Reali, and a tense protest by club supporters at the institution’s headquarters on Avenida La Plata, according to infobae.

“Nunca en la historia del club pasó de ver a un dirigente guardarse dinero en el saco, contratar un jugador y mandarle a un equipo de la Argentina un certificado de transferencia trucho. Y tercero, nunca vi a un presidente que los hinchas le fueron a pedir explicaciones a la sede y se tuvo que tirar de palomita en un patrullero,” said Insua, told ESPN.

The manager added that unresolved tax issues left behind by the previous administration prevented him from filing his 2024 tax declaration, as reported by Doble Amarilla. Insua maintained that he broke two years of public silence because opportunistic criticisms threatened the club during a difficult sporting moment.

Moretti responds on social media

Following the broadcast, Moretti issued a reply through his personal social media accounts, defending his record and shifting focus back to the team’s performance on the pitch. Olé reported that the former president argued the squad’s 2026 results required technical accountability rather than public accusations.

“Gallego querido, duele ver San Lorenzo así. Tendrías que hablar del equipo y las decisiones técnicas o tácticas para mejorar la campaña que hicieron que tuvimos un desastroso 2026. Me parece que te equivocas en las declaraciones,” said Marcelo Moretti, via X, as reported by Olé.

Moretti also addressed past allegations, asserting that he did not send the disputed transfer receipt and characterizing the widely circulated cash video as an engineered political maneuver against his administration, according to Cadena 3 Argentina.

El equipo entrenará en Nuevo Gasómetro y reforzará el plantel

Addressing the sporting outlook, Insua confirmed that the first-team squad will continue training sessions at the Nuevo Gasómetro until Dec. 4, 2026. Cadena 3 Argentina reported that the team is scheduled to return on Jan. 2, 2027, with plans to integrate more than 15 youth players and secure additions across all three lines of the pitch.

“En principio, el equipo va a seguir entrenando hasta el 4 de diciembre. Vamos a reforzar el equipo en las tres líneas, eso seguro. La economía del club no permite ir a buscar lo que no podemos conseguir, tenemos que tener buen ojo, calma e inteligencia. En los clubes grandes, el objetivo siempre es intentar ganar un título,” said Insua, told ESPN.