Following the departure of Alvaro Montero to Boca Juniors, Velez has solidified its goalkeeping future by securing the undisputed starter Tomas Marchiori for the long term. Marchiori previously lost his spot during a six-month period under former management, yet he quickly reclaimed his peak form in the recent semester debut against Instituto.
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Subscribe Sekarang →According to official club announcements, Marchiori signed a contract extension alongside club president Fabian Berlanga, tying him to the institution until December 2029. "It is something very nice and I am very grateful and attached to what Velez is," Marchiori stated in an interview with the club's official media.
During his spell on the bench, the goalkeeper admitted to feeling uneasy about his lack of regular minutes outside of Copa Argentina matches. However, the friction has dissipated, and the player remains fully focused on achieving new milestones with the squad.
"The affection they make me feel since I arrived has been spectacular," Marchiori added, expressing his gratitude toward the supporters. The fanbase has enthusiastically welcomed his return to the regular starting lineup as the club looks ahead to future challenges.