Ankle injury sidelines Valentín Gauthier's move to Universidad de Chile

Universidad de Chile faces a significant hurdle in signing Uruguayan defender Valentín Gauthier, as a recent ankle injury has complicated his transfer. The player arrived in Chile with the intention of joining the team for the second half of the season, but medical tests have revealed a physical issue.

According to Cooperativa Deportes, the examinations of the defender did not yield positive results due to the ankle injury sustained during his time with León of Mexico. This physical problem has put the signing on hold, preventing Gauthier from finalizing his contract and making an official presentation as a new player for the 'U'.

The club is reportedly concerned about Gauthier's physical state. However, the transfer has not been definitively discarded. Universidad de Chile plans to continue evaluating the player's medical records before making a final decision on whether to proceed with the acquisition. This situation adds uncertainty to the team's defensive reinforcements.

This setback comes shortly after the presentation of Argentine midfielder Gonzalo Reyna, who also suffered an injury that will keep him out of Sunday's match against Audax Italiano. The club is managing multiple injury concerns as they assess Gauthier's situation.