Experienced midfielder Ignacio Fernández was presented at Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata after terminating his contract with River Plate, stating that he had 'waited a long time for this moment'.
According to the Argentine News Agency, the footballer from the Buenos Aires municipality of Castelli signed a one-year contract with 'The Wolf' with the possibility of extending it for another year.
Thus, after ending his contract with River, the midfielder will once again wear the Gimnasia jersey, as he did between 2010 and 2015. In this regard, Fernández stated:
'The truth is that I waited a long time for this moment, I am very happy to be here. I had made up my mind to return and luckily we managed to do it. I'm already imagining myself entering the Forest (the stadium) in the Gimnasia shirt with my daughter. I thank the Board of Directors and my agent for the great work they did so that I could return'.
'The goal is to fight for the top positions. I am keeping my word to return, it's a dream. That is the idea and the goal for next year. I hope it can happen soon,' added the player.
The 35-year-old midfielder concluded his second stint at River, where he played 127 matches and scored 11 goals. In his two spells at the Núñez team, Fernández accumulated a total of 315 appearances and 42 goals. Furthermore, during these two periods, from 2016 to 2020 and from 2023 to 2025, the midfielder won 7 local and 3 international titles, including the 2018 Copa Libertadores.
At Gimnasia La Plata, Fernández debuted in the 2010 Apertura tournament in a 4-2 loss to Argentinos Juniors. After a one-year loan to Temperley in the 2011/12 season, the player flourished at 'The Wolf' between 2012 and 2015, where he played 116 matches and scored 17 goals.
