Toselli's Stay Complicates Last-Minute Goalkeeper Signing for Universidad de Chile

The transfer window's final hours brought significant turmoil for Universidad de Chile as they scrambled to secure a new goalkeeper. An agreement had been reached with Argentina's Banfield for Facundo Sanguinetti on a 12-month loan with an option to buy. The deal included a $150,000 loan fee, a performance bonus of around $45,000, and a purchase option set at $1 million.

However, the transfer teetered on the brink of collapse just before the deadline due to the unforeseen permanence of Cristopher Toselli. Toselli had been seeking a move, with Magallanes and Deportes Limache reportedly interested. His inability to secure a transfer created a bottleneck for Sanguinetti's arrival.

Sources within the club indicated that management was hesitant to proceed, citing concerns about an overabundance of goalkeepers and the potential awkwardness of Toselli becoming the third-choice keeper. With time running out, the situation remained uncertain for the Banfield captain, who was reportedly ready to travel to Chile.

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Parte de la dirigencia apuntó a la eventual sobrepoblación en el puesto y evitar un desaire a Toselli, que pasaría a ser el tercer guardameta.