Rosario Central closed the signing of striker Rodrigo Auzmendi at the end of the transfer window for the start of the 2026 season. According to the Argentine News Agency, the 'Canalla' acquired 80% of the player's pass, which was owned by Banfield, for an amount that has not yet been officially confirmed but is around two million dollars. Thus, the auriazul team from Rosario secured the arrival of the author of four goals in the last Clausura tournament, including a great goal against Newell's, the classic rival of his new club. Auzmendi's arrival was a surprise for the club from the southern part of Greater Buenos Aires. Although he is Argentine, his career developed largely far from the country. His training took place at Plaza Colonia in Uruguay, which loaned him to the youth team of Porto in Portugal for a year. Before joining Banfield in mid-2025, where he started with three goals and two assists in his first four matches, Auzmendi played for several clubs. He began his career in the reserve team of Gimnasia, then moved to San Marcos de Arica in Chile, where he made his professional debut, and eventually ended up at Motagua in Honduras, where he scored 24 goals in 49 matches. It was his performances in Honduras that caught the attention of coach Pedro Troglio, who recommended his signing to the Banfield board. In case there are no issues with the transfer, Auzmendi will join the team that plays at the Gigante de Arroyito and will have to compete for a spot with forwards of the caliber of Alejo Véliz and Enzo Copetti.
