# Audax Italiano 2026 squad reinforcements > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/audax-italiano-2026-squad-reinforcements > Updated: 2026-07-26T17:45:49.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3. Audax Italiano continues to reshape its 2026 squad amid a relegation fight in Chile’s Primera División. After signing veteran midfielder César Pinares on 7 July, the club added forward Damián Pizarro on loan from Udinese on 17 July. The 21‑year‑old, once a top prospect, had struggled to find the net during spells in Europe and Argentina. On 26 July, Audax confirmed that Pizarro will remain with the team for the rest of the season, giving him a chance to revive his form and provide attacking depth under coach Patricio Graff. Both acquisitions underscore Audax’s strategy of integrating experienced players to stabilize the midfield and bolster goal‑scoring options as the club battles to stay in the top tier. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-26: Chilean striker Damián Pizarro returns to Primera División with Audax Italiano Chile’s 21‑year‑old striker Damián Pizarro returns on loan to Audax Italiano after unproductive spells at Udinese, Le Havre and Racing, seeking to revive his career. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chilean-striker-damin-pizarro-returns-to-primera-divisin-with-audax-italiano ### 2026-07-17: Chilean striker Damián Pizarro to join Audax Italiano on loan Chile forward Damián Pizarro, on loan at Racing from Udinese, is set to return to Chile on a loan to Audax Italiano for the rest of the year after limited game time in Argentina. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chilean-striker-damin-pizarro-to-join-audax-italiano-on-loan ### 2026-07-07: César Pinares joins Audax Italiano to boost relegation fight César Pinares, 35, will sign with Audax Italiano to help the club avoid relegation in Chile’s top football division. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/csar-pinares-joins-audax-italiano-to-boost-relegation-fight --- Cite as: Audax Italiano 2026 squad reinforcements. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/audax-italiano-2026-squad-reinforcements