The wait is over, Nacho Fernández signed and became Gimnasia’s first reinforcement for 2026. The footballer was presented at the headquarters on Calle 4 and could not contain his excitement about officially returning to the club of his loved ones.
Accompanied by President Carlos Anacleto, the 35-year-old player addressed a heartfelt press conference at the Victor Nethol Sports Center on the day of his return to the Sana men’s team.
“I’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time, I’m very happy to be here”the midfielder initially said to the media. Furthermore, he added that he had been thinking about this return for some time: “I had defined the idea of returning and fortunately we were able to make it happen. The reality is that Gimnasia was my only option because I wanted to be here. I thank the CD and my representative who did a great job so that I could return.”.
“We will fight at the top. That is the idea and the goal we have for next year.”
For his part, he didn’t go around with little girls and berretins and excited fans for the next season: “We will fight at the top. That is the idea and the goal for next year.”. In this sense, Zaniratto’s work as team leader over the last few months has also been outstanding; he has integrated himself very well into the team.”
For his part, when asked about his role in the team, he replied: “I can bring all the experience I gained at River and Atlético Mineiro. I can accompany or add to the good boys that have emerged this year wherever I can. I really want to get started.”.
“I had decided to go back. Gymnastics was my only option because I wanted to be here.”
His return to the Juan Carmelo Zerillo Stadium again triggered heart palpitations in reference to the La 25 song “Coming home after a hectic time”: “I keep my word to return, it’s a dream. I imagine entering the forest with my daughter in the Gimnasia shirt. I hope it can happen soon.”.
For his part, the head of Gimnasia stated in a joint consultation on the terms of the relationship between the club and the player: “We have already chatted with Nacho. If we respect time, the idea is one year and it could be an option for another year.”.
With praise and thanks he added: “Not only will he come as a reference player for the club, we also assume that he is a figure that goes beyond the football team. We have to learn a lot from him, from all his experience. He has played a lot of important games and he has to help us with the boys. The idea is to go step by step, but with firm steps.”. For his part, Nacho said that he had already had a conversation with the coach.
Besides Gimnasia, the Castelli native had other offers on the table to continue his career abroad, but “I chose Gimnasia because it was the only option I wanted,” he said.
In this sense he expanded: So my representatives worked with the board, who put a lot of effort into it. It will be step by step, it will be a process. Hopefully we can do it from the start with good results because it’s not easy to fight from one day to the next.”.
In this way, between tears, hugs and laughter, Nacho Fernández was introduced as a new Gimnasia footballer in his second cycle for the Albiazul team.
From his debut in 2010 until his sale to River in 2016, the midfielder played 93 games, scored 15 goals and was one of the figures of the 2012/13 season, which saw Lobo rise to the top category of national football.
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