San Lorenzo and Ruben Darío Insua received quite positive news for the immediate future. It is that a River agreement was reached for the continuity of Augusto Batalla, who is the captain and a fundamental bastion of the structure of the Cyclone.
The play-off clause in Batalla's contract is a headache for San Lorenzo fans. The goalkeeper is a key piece, given that his performances are getting better and, to top it off, he became an undeniable leader on the field. Insua's team was the least beaten in the Professional League, given that it only received 13 goals in 27 games.
The link of the captain of the Cyclone stretches until next December and an agreement was reached so that the Millionaire does not execute the repechage, unless a concrete offer arrives from a club abroad. In this case, San Lorenzo will have the option to match the offer and keep its referent. Of course, the deadline that Núñez's team will have to recover Batalla was extended until August 31.
At the moment, there is no offer that jeopardizes the continuity of Batalla in Boedo and it seems that everything would be on track to continue at the club until December. In any case, it should not be ruled out that some club is interested in having their services.
The duel against San Pablo
Ruben Darío Insua's team will have to face the second leg of the knockout stages of the Copa Sudamericana against Sao Paulo. In the New Gasometer, the Cyclone managed to obtain a minimal advantage thanks to Adam Bareiro's goal.
This Thursday, and with a trip to Brazil in between, he must go to validate that difference in order to advance to the quarterfinals, where he will face the winner of the key between Ñublense and Liga de Quito.