Rosario Central's head coach, Ariel Holan, ruled out the possibility of signing Brazilian superstar Neymar Junior for the 2025 Copa Libertadores, stating that "the club could never be in his financial orbit." During a press conference ahead of the match against San Lorenzo for the Clausura tournament's 15th round, the coach was asked about rumors regarding the transfer of the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain player, who currently plays for Santos in Brazil. "I would be happy if Neymar came, but the truth is that the club could never afford his financial demands," Holan said. The coach also expressed his annoyance at the undervaluation of his team's performance. "The team is top of the annual table with 65 points and just one loss in 30 games, yet there's a constant effort to downplay our campaign. It angers me because the players have made an incredible effort and shown remarkable consistency to achieve these results," he added. Holan also commented on the rumors, stating, "It's a habit to tell lies to the people. It makes me laugh, but it also annoys me. These issues should not distract us from everything we have accomplished." He emphasized that the team's campaign is irrefutable and has proven its worth throughout the year. "A new stage begins, and a completely different tournament awaits us," the coach concluded.
