San Lorenzo will travel this Tuesday afternoon to Uruguay to dispute the Serie Río de la Plata, but it will do so with a significant loss, as Elías Báez is not part of the list of summoned players. The defender will remain in Buenos Aires, a decision directly linked to the advanced negotiation to finalize his transfer to American football, as learned by Noticias Argentinas Agency. The left-back, an undisputed starter in Damián Ayude's cycle, was preserved to avoid physical risks before an imminent departure. The club considers that the operation is in its final stretch and chose to protect the player while the contractual details of his move to Atlanta United are finalized. After the Board of Directors' meeting on Monday night, President Sergio Costantino confirmed that San Lorenzo has already presented a counter-offer and that the talks are well on track. The transfer amount would be around three million dollars, a figure that would satisfy the parties and allow for the closure of the first major sale of the blue-and-red market. IP Báez was one of the most consistent players of the last year. He first solidified himself with Miguel Ángel Russo and then with Ayude, playing all the minutes of the championship and becoming one of the players with the most continuity in the squad. His sustained performance sparked the interest of the MLS, which has accelerated in recent days to secure his incorporation for the 2026 season. The rest of the footballers involved in market rumors will travel to Uruguay.
