Argentine football clubs are actively moving in the final stretch of pre-season training ahead of the championship start. Teams have played friendly matches and finalized several transfers. For instance, Estudiantes de La Plata officially announced the signing of forward Adolfo Gaich, who had a five-year experience in Asia and Europe with clubs like CSKA Moscow of Russia and Hellas Verona of Italy. The club also presented defender and left-back Manuel Gonnet, a 23-year-old player who has played for Villa San Carlos, General Caballero of Paraguay, and Independiente de Rivadavia. Other clubs have also been active. Defensa y Justicia welcomed 20-year-old Maximiliano Rodríguez from Talleres de Remedios de Escalada. Belgrano de Córdoba confirmed the return of right-winger Emiliano Rigoni, who signed a two-year contract after leaving São Paulo. Tigre shared details about the final stage of pre-season preparation in Pilar. Estudiantes de Río Cuarto continues to reinforce its squad. Meanwhile, Vélez Sarsfield announced three injuries after the match against Argentino Juniors: Florian Monzón suffered a right adductor tear, Alex Verón had an ankle sprain, and Manuel Lanzini presented mild knee discomfort. Rosario Central played two matches against Almirante Brown, 60 minutes each at the Arroyo Seco training ground. This Friday, January 16th, 'Matador' will face Gimnasia de Mendoza, newly promoted to the Primera División, in their final pre-season friendly. Following the morning training session on Saturday, January 17th, the Victoria squad will be released until Monday, January 19th, when the pre-competitive phase will begin. Gimnasia de Mendoza played its first friendly against Godoy Cruz at the rival's facility.
