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Franco Cervi set to join Celta from Benfica

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Franco Cervi is set to join Celta from Benfica.

Cervi is close to making the switch over from Benfica to Celta but per a report, things could be slightly complicated. Per a report by AS, both clubs and the player have reached an agreement over the transfer for around €8 million but there is one obstacle remaining.

The Argentine would occupy one of the non-EU spots and since Celta do not have any that are left, they are trying to sell Lucas Olaza before completing the signing. Celta are reportedly trying to take care of the Uruguayan’s situation and if he will stay at the club or go back to Boca Juniors.

Still only 26 years old, Cervi joined Benfica from Rosario Central back in 2016 and has already been capped and scored a goal for the Argentina national team.

Mateo Musacchio joins Lazio from AC Milan

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Mateo Musacchio has joined Lazio from AC Milan.

Musacchio, now 30 years old, has left Milan to join Lazio in the nation’s capital. Lazio confirmed the move on Tuesday as they tweeted out a picture of the Argentine with the club’s scarf. He has also taken his medical as the club confirmed that on Wednesday.

Per a report by Tuttomercatoweb, he will join on a six month deal with Lazio having the option to renew his contract for two more seasons. He has struggled recently with injuries and has only played two matches this season.

The defender joined Milan back in 2017 from Villarreal and has represented the Argentina national team but has not been included in the squad for several years.

Alejandro Papu Gomez joins Sevilla from Atalanta

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Alejandro Papu Gomez has joined Sevilla from Atalanta.

Papu Gomez has left Atalanta after six seasons at the club, spending 10 of the past 11 years in Italy. The Argentine has signed a three and a half year deal, which would keep him with Sevilla until the end of the 2024 season.

Scoring over 50 goals for Atalanta, the 32 year old broke the Serie A assist record last season when he ended with 16 to his name. He joins fellow Argentine players Lucas Ocampos, Marcos Acuna and Franco Vazquez at the club.

Adolfo Gaich to join Benevento from CSKA Moscow

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Adolfo Gaich is set to join Benevento from CSKA Moscow.

Gaich will reportedly be leaving CSKA Moscow only months after joining them. Per a report AS, Gaich is set to fly out to Italy with his agent.

The Argentine is expected to sign for the next five months on loan and he could also spend next season on loan at the club where Benevento would be able to sign him for a fee in the region of €10-12 million.

Still only 21 years of age, should Gaich join Benevento,, he would be coached by World Cup winning striker Filippo Inzaghi.

Lyon out of the race to sign Argentina’s Gonzalo Montiel

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Lyon are out of the race to sign Gonzalo Montiel of River Plate.

Montiel won’t be joining Lyon as the club has reportedly decided not to sign him due to his transfer fee. Per a report by TyC Sports, the club could not get the €8.5 million necessary to pay River Plate for the Argentine.

Still only 24 years of age, Montiel has been linked in the past with a move away from Argentina.