Manuel Lanzini unveiled as new Vélez signing | OneFootball

Vélez officially announced this Thursday the signing of midfielder Manuel Lanzini as a new reinforcement to face the Torneo Clausura and the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores, a stage in which they will face Racing.

The 32-year-old attacking midfielder signed a contract until December 31, 2026, becoming the team's fifth addition this season.

The Liniers club announced the arrival of the former River player through its social media with the message “Lanzini is Vélez. Welcome Manu,” after the player successfully passed his medical examination.

In a video released by the club, the footballer greeted the fans: “To all the fans, Manu Lanzini here sends you a hug. Come on Vélez, damn it!”

Lanzini arrives after being left out of the River Plate squad, a decision that facilitated negotiations between both clubs. With previous stints at West Ham and Fluminense, the midfielder joins a team looking to establish itself internationally and improve its performance in the local tournament, where it needs to earn points to move away from the relegation zone in the Annual Table and aim for continental qualifications in 2026.

During his two spells at River, Lanzini played 150 matches, scored 15 goals, and provided 17 assists. At Vélez, he joins the recent additions of Rodrigo Aliendro, Lisandro Magallán, Álvaro Montero, and Diego Valdez.

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