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Cerro Porteño Sells Defender Matías Pérez to Racing for $2.9 Million, Citing Mutual Opportunity
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Cerro Porteño Sells Defender Matías Pérez to Racing for $2.9 Million, Citing Mutual Opportunity

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Cerro Porteño president Blas Reguera confirmed the sale of defender Matías Pérez to Racing de Avellaneda for $2.9 million.
  • Reguera stated the transfer was a mutual opportunity for both the club and the 27-year-old player, who sought to play in a different league.
  • The club has several young defenders ready to step in, including Lucas Quintana and Alexis Cañete, along with experienced player Lucas Merolla.

Cerro Porteño president Blas Reguera addressed fan concerns regarding the sale of central defender Matías Pérez to Argentina's Racing de Avellaneda, confirming the transfer for $2.9 million. Reguera clarified that the deal, while not yet officially signed, is proceeding with Pérez undergoing medical tests in Argentina. The transfer fee is slightly below Pérez's $3 million release clause, with the payment structured over four installments.

He is leaving for 100 thousand dollars less than his release clause.

— Blas RegueraReguera detailed the financial terms of Matías Pérez's transfer.

Reguera explained that the decision was a mutually beneficial opportunity. Pérez, 27, expressed a strong desire to compete in a different league, a personal ambition that the club respected. "It was an opportunity for both the club and for him," Reguera stated, noting that Pérez had initially joined Cerro Porteño for $1.5 million from Russia's FK Orenburg.

It was an opportunity for both the club and for him.

— Blas RegueraReguera explained the mutual benefits of the transfer for both Cerro Porteño and Matías Pérez.

The club president also reassured supporters about the defensive lineup, highlighting the readiness of young prospects like 21-year-old Lucas Quintana and 22-year-old Alexis Cañete. The experienced Lucas Merolla and newcomer Ezequiel González from Bragantino are also expected to bolster the central defense. Reguera emphasized Pérez's professionalism and consistent performance throughout his tenure, citing minimal injuries as a factor in his reliability.

And it happens that in Mati's position we have projects that are performing well, that are asking for space: both Lucas Quintana at 21 years old, Alexis Cañete at 22.

— Blas RegueraReguera highlighted the promising young defenders ready to replace Matías Pérez.

Ultimately, Reguera defended the board's decision, balancing the club's financial interests with the player's professional aspirations. He argued that blocking the transfer would have negatively impacted the club's finances, the player's development, and the opportunities for the younger defenders waiting for their chance. "We believed it was a decision, that we accepted this decision, of Mati's transfer, taking these issues into account," he concluded.

Just Mati is a player who has always been professional, pushed forward, very careful with himself, very few injuries.

— Blas RegueraReguera praised Matías Pérez's professionalism and dedication during his time at the club.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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