# Argentine football clubs defensive transfer activity

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-football-clubs-defensive-transfer-activity
> Updated: 2026-08-14T22:14:48.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Independiente is experiencing a defensive crisis caused by significant player injuries. Right-back Leonardo Godoy is expected to be sidelined for two to three weeks due to a tear, while left-back Jonathan De Irastorza has suffered a torn cruciate ligament that will keep him out for the remainder of the season. These injuries have prompted club president Néstor Grindetti to discuss potential transfer market moves with manager Gustavo Quinteros to address these vacancies.

In response to such defensive needs, Argentine clubs are actively seeking reinforcements. Independiente has entered advanced negotiations to sign defender Franco Calderón from Universidad de Chile on a loan with an option to buy. Similarly, Racing Club has expressed renewed interest in Godoy Cruz defender Mateo Mendoza to address its own defensive challenges.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Argentine clubs target defensive reinforcements in transfer market

Argentine clubs Racing and Independiente are pursuing defensive reinforcements, targeting Godoy Cruz's Mateo Mendoza and Universidad de Chile's Franco Calderón, respectively.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-clubs-target-defensive-reinforcements-in-transfer-market

### 2026-08-10: Independiente faces defensive crisis following player injuries

Independiente faces defensive shortages as Leonardo Godoy suffers a muscle tear and Jonathan De Irastorza is ruled out for the season with a torn cruciate ligament.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/independiente-faces-defensive-crisis-following-player-injuries

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