A final is coming, but Racing is already thinking regarding reinforcements and Walter Kannemann is one of those targeted. 2023 has the Copa Libertadores ahead, a competition that will seek to make the leap and also the objective of winning something locally. And logical that that makes the transfer market of the Academy have to be good. With that premise, both the coach and the leadership understand that the hierarchy must be raised back. That is why Racing wants Kannemann as a reinforcement, taking advantage of the departure of one of the bottom.
Although it is not confirmed or written, there is already a tacit list of players who will leave at the end of the year. Beyond the case of Edwin Cardona, there are other professionals who also have a foot and a half outside. Lucas Orban is another case of those that will come out in the transfer market that comes to the Academy. The center-back will remain with the pass in his possession for 2023 and will not renew his contract. Despite being a substitute and having practically no minutes, Fernando Gago wants to occupy that position and wants another defender to fill that place. As Racing de Alma was able to find out, the current Gremio player who came from San Lorenzo he is one of those who wants the coach instead of Orban.
Swapping defender for defender
There must be the caveat, of course, that although it would be to occupy a space in that role, the importance would be different. Racing is looking for Kannemann as a reinforcement and knows that his contract with Gremio ends at the end of the year. Therefore it is free to listen to offers. Although this makes it very attractive, it also generates extra competition for the Academy. It is already known that Boca has him as an alternative to Merolla and his representative has already spoken on the air regarding offers from three Argentine soccer teams. In addition to Racing, there were surveys of Boca and Lanús. In any case, a proposal from his current team is also expected to keep him on campus.
Until now, and already ruling out Orban, Gago would have Emiliano Insúa and Gonzalo Piovi as alternatives in that position. The latter, although he played much of the year as a winger, ended up doing well as a central defender, relegating Insúa to the bench. But the truth is that if a player from Kannemann’s hierarchy arrived at Racing as a reinforcement, it would be to team up with Sigali. In fact, the left-hander is part of the pre-list of the Argentine National Team that Scaloni put together for the World Cup in Qatar. His chances of going to the World Cup are almost nil, but it was part of the process, the coach scored it and his illusion is there. As for the variants that the Acadé has behind, it would be necessary to analyze if Insúa is transferred or if he stays as a replacement and Piovi returns to his natural position as left back.
Beyond Kannemann, Bou already sounded in Racing as another possible reinforcement
In addition to Racing’s interest in Kannemann to fasten him as a reinforcement, the first to sound was Gustavo Bou. Víctor Blanco himself recognized the RDA scoop and that he is in constant dialogue with the Panther. At 32 years old, the striker meets several requirements that he is looking for. Gustavo Bou is totally identified with Racing, to the point that he was champion in 2014 and on social networks he is often seen wearing Academy clothing. In addition, he has a good present in the New England of the MLS. This year he played 19 games, scored eight goals and is one of the figures of his team. From the kidney of Diego Milito and Sebastián Saja, he was trained at the Academy under the wing of those two references and might contribute his experience in the locker room.
“They are going to look for it and they are going to try, but it is not easy,” they told RDA. Undoubtedly, if it materializes, it would be a blow to the Academy transfer market. The truth is that the Pantera thing is so good in the United States that at the end of 2021 it was renewed for two years, so it has a bond until December 2023 in that country. Beyond the player’s affection for the club, his salary in the MLS is high and he is highly valued, so at first glance it is complicated. But the call will exist.
