The contract extension Matias Pellegrini with Vélez Sarsfield was involved in an unexpected controversy after the club published a video of the contract signing on its social networks and Due to an oversight, it is announced what monthly salary the footballer will receive until December 2026.
In one of the originally released shots – a close-up focusing on the document and the hand on the steering wheel while holding the pen – you can clearly read this Amount the 25 year old player will receiveset to $13,657,108. The leak did not go unnoticed and quickly spread on social networks.
When he realized the error, the official accounts of the club he heads were published Fabian Berlanga They deleted the original post and uploaded a new version of the video. This time the scene shows Pellegrini signing the contract from a more open shot, without close-ups of the newspaper, with the aim of avoiding a repeat of the situation.
After sealing his continuity at Fortín, the footballer seemed satisfied and grateful. “Without a doubt, this renewal was something I was waiting for, we had talked about it. I am very grateful to the leaders, the coaching staff and the technical secretariat. “I really want to continue to contribute,” he said.
Pellegrini also highlighted the support he has received since the coach’s arrival Guillermo Barros Schelotto. “Guillermo has given me a lot of confidence since he arrived. I know you trust me. “I talk a lot to everyone and he helped me a lot with the minutes he gave me, I needed them,” he said, referring to the adaptation process and the continuity he had gained within the team.
Matías Pellegrini was born on March 11, 2000 in Magdalena, Buenos Aires Province, and works primarily as left winger or attacking midfielder. He made his professional debut in Students of La Plata in 2018 and quickly established himself as one of the club’s most promising youth players, leading to his transfer to InterMiami in 2019.
His time in American soccer was irregular, he alternated between the first team and the team Fort Lauderdale CF and returns to the students on loan in search of continuity. Later he had a short cycle New York City F.Cbefore finally returning to Argentine football.
Pellegrini arrived Vélez Sarsfield early 202423 years old. He played between 2024 and 2025 between 45 and 50 official games with the Fortín jersey, spread across the Professional League, League Cup, Argentine Cup and international competitions. Although his statistical contribution was moderate with one goal and few assists, the club decided to rely on his continuity as part of the medium-term sports project.
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