Manuel Lanzini unveiled as new Vélez signing | OneFootball

Vélez made official this Thursday the incorporation of midfielder Manuel Lanzini as a new reinforcement to face the Torneo Clausura and the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores, an instance in which they will face Racing.

The 32-year-old offensive midfielder signed a contract until December 31, 2026, and became the fifth incorporation of the team in the current season.

The club from Liniers announced the arrival of the former River player through its social networks with the message "Lanzini is from Vélez. Welcome Manu", after the player successfully passed the medical examination.

In a video released by the institution, the footballer greeted the fans: "To all the fans, Manu Lanzini sends you a hug. Let's go Vélez, damn it!"

Lanzini arrives after being left out of the River Plate squad, a decision that facilitated negotiations between the two institutions. With previous steps at West Ham and Fluminense, the midfielder joins a team that seeks to consolidate itself on the international stage and improve its performance in the local tournament, where it needs to add points to move away from the relegation zone in the Annual Table and aspire to continental classifications in 2026.

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

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