Juan Gauto was officially presented as a new reinforcement for Platense on January 6, at an event held at the Ciudad de Vicente López stadium, where the Argentine footballer gave his first statements as a Calamar player, explaining what motivated him to return to local football. "I want to be able to help the club and for them to help me boost myself, to become the Juancito who liked to play football," he expressed, making it clear that his return does not mean a step back, but rather a stage of football and emotional reconstruction. Gauto's arrival is part of Platense's sports planning to strengthen its squad for a demanding season, in which the club will seek to consolidate itself in the top tier of Argentine football. For the player, it is the opportunity to reconnect with his essence, to enjoy the game again, and to prove that he is prepared to return to competing in Europe. With clear objectives and a defined horizon, Juan Gauto begins a key chapter in his career at Platense, where the present is in command, but the future is already marked. Gauto knows that Argentine football offers a different intensity, where every match represents a constant test, and he trusts that this friction will allow him to recover his best version. For the Calamar, Gauto's signing represents an opportunity to add hierarchy to the attack and increase offensive variants. The winger, who has recent experience in European football, returns to the country at just 21 years old but with a trajectory that positions him as an interesting bet due to his speed, dribbling ability, and capacity to play on both wings. From the leadership, they valued not only his technical skills but also his predisposition to quickly integrate into the group and commit to the sports project. In his first press conference as a brown player, Gauto was clear and sincere regarding his personal objectives. The player also highlighted the importance of feeling supported and with continuity, something he considers key to his growth. In this sense, Platense appears as an ideal scenario: an organized club, with a technical staff that bets on the development of young players and a competitive context that demands regularity. "I enjoy the day-to-day here, something that wasn't happening for me over there."
