# Argentine football player transfers

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260827-argentine-football-player-transfers
> Updated: 2026-09-02T01:08:22.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3.

The Argentine football transfer market continues to see significant movement involving contractual changes and international negotiations.

Germán Pezzella is nearing a move to Peñarol in Uruguay after rescinding his contract with River Plate; the 35-year-old defender is expected to sign through December 2027. At River Plate, Lucas Martínez Quarta remains a subject of interest, with Genoa proposing a permanent transfer and Al Sadd offering a loan with a $5 million purchase obligation.

Talleres is seeing departures in its attack, with Ronaldo Martínez set to join Vélez Sarsfield on loan with a conditional purchase obligation, and Bruno Barticciotto moving to Huracán on a six-month loan with an option to extend or purchase.

Other notable developments include Estudiantes nearing the signing of midfielder Jalil Elías from Tigre. Independiente has completed the $5.5 million sale of defender Kevin Lomónaco to Elche, with funds intended to settle debts with Elche and Red Bull Bragantino; the club is also negotiating for midfielder Elián Irala from Shabab Al-Ahli. Additionally, Boca Juniors is evaluating Luciano Acosta from Fluminense as a potential replacement for the injured Tomás Aranda.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Argentine football clubs finalize transfer market moves

Argentine clubs Estudiantes, River Plate, Independiente, and Boca Juniors are making final moves in the transfer market, involving players like Jalil Elías, Lucas Martínez Quarta, and Luciano Acosta.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-football-clubs-finalize-transfer-market-moves

### 2026-08-27: Argentine football players move as Pezzella nears Peñarol transfer

Argentine football sees major transfers as Germán Pezzella nears a move to Peñarol, while River Plate's Martínez Quarta and Talleres' Ronaldo Martínez and Bruno Barticciotto seek new clubs.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lucas-martnez-quarta-faces-potential-departure-from-river-plate

### 2026-08-22: Argentine football players face transfer hurdles and international moves

Argentine footballer Lautaro Montenegro joins Al-Wahda in the UAE following a contract rescission with San Lorenzo, while Matías Arriola's move to El Salado is blocked by FIFA registration rules.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-football-players-face-transfer-hurdles-and-international-moves

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