In August of last year, Víctor Cuesta was loaned to Cartagena, where he played 22 matches and scored two goals before his loan was interrupted. Independiente is in negotiations for a second term with the central defender. The club is progressing in talks to incorporate Cuesta, who was released by Bahía in Brazil last December.
Independiente offered a performance-based contract along with a fixed amount to Víctor Cuesta. Although an initial loan was contemplated, the terms changed in favor of the Avellaneda club. According to reports, Independiente would retain 50% of the player's rights without any money exchange, becoming partners with Barcelona in the operation.
Regarding this signing, Cuesta's federative rights will belong to Independiente. The Argentine club plans to offer a three-year contract to the defender who debuted in 2012 with the Ferro Carril Oeste jersey. Lucas Román, an Argentine striker from Barcelona, will become Independiente's ninth reinforcement in this transfer market.
On the other hand, there are differences between the offers made and the demands of Lucas Román, who will have to decide whether to accept Independiente's proposal soon. The player, who emerged at Independiente between 2014 and 2017, played 87 matches, scored six goals, and had the opportunity to wear the Argentine national team jersey in the 2016 Copa América and the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games.
Subsequently, Víctor Cuesta joined Internacional de Porto Alegre and was then loaned to Botafogo in 2022 before joining Bahía. Regarding the specific position of right-back, Independiente faced the absence of Santiago Montiel, due to an injury in the Apertura Tournament of the Professional Football League.
In light of this situation, the Independiente management explored the possibility of incorporating Lucas Román, from Barcelona, Spain, who interrupted his loan with Cartagena to negotiate directly with the Argentine club. Román was transferred to Barcelona for 1.2 million dollars and played in the B team before his possible arrival at the Avellaneda team.
Additionally, Independiente is looking for a replacement to cover the absence of Santiago Montiel during the upcoming weeks. The player, who is a key piece in Julio Vaccari's scheme, will miss several matches due to a tear sustained at the start of the tournament. The team has achieved two consecutive victories at the start of the Apertura Tournament and aims to strengthen itself to maintain good performance.
