Argentinos Juniors loses its starting goalkeeper until December 2027

Argentinos Juniors loses its starting goalkeeper, Diego 'Ruso' Rodríguez, who joins Banfield until December 2027. The club will look for a replacement for the next season.

20 Aug 2026 By Marco Osorio · senior correspondent

Argentinos Juniors loses its starting goalkeeper until December 2027. The club suffers the loss of Diego 'Ruso' Rodríguez, who joins Banfield until December 2027. The 37-year-old goalkeeper joined the new institution after Facundo Sanguinetti left for Vélez Sarsfield on an 18-month loan deal with an option to buy.

What happened?

Diego 'Ruso' Rodríguez joined Banfield after a series of events in the Argentine transfer market. The starting goalkeeper of Argentinos Juniors left for the new institution after Facundo Sanguinetti left for Vélez Sarsfield.

Why it matters for Argentinos Juniors?

The loss of Diego 'Ruso' Rodríguez is a hard blow for the club. The starting goalkeeper was a key player in the team's defense and his departure will leave a difficult void to fill.

What comes next?

Argentinos Juniors will look for a replacement for the starting goalkeeper. The club will have to find a player who can fill the void left by Diego 'Ruso' Rodríguez.