Racing Club seeks to strengthen its defense with Mateo Martínez, one of the top young players. The president Diego Milito assured that the defender will be considered following Franco Pardo's departure.

What happened to Racing Club's defense?

The departure of Gabriel Rojas and the possible departure of Nazareno Colombo weakened the team's defense. The club is looking to strengthen Mateo Martínez, who played in the Under-17 World Cup with the Argentina national team.

Why is Mateo Martínez important for Racing Club?

Mateo Martínez is a highly regarded central defender by the Reserve team's coaching staff. The defender signed his first contract at 16 years old and has a clause of 18 million euros.

What's next for Racing Club?

The team is looking to maintain its pace in the Liga Profesional Argentina, where it is currently in third place with 25 points. The addition of Mateo Martínez could be key to strengthening the defense and maintaining the position in the table.

StatisticValue
League points25
Games played16
Goals scored16
Goals conceded13
Goal difference+3