“Play like in the backyard”. This is how Julio Vaccari chose to define it Kevin Lomonaco when a couple of dates ago they asked him about the high level of the central defender who has been the figure in every game for his Independiente. This 22-year-old player who is on loan to the Avellaneda club from Bragantino in Brazil He is the sensational defender in Argentine football due to his style, not only to score but to come out playing and lead the team.
His explosion since he arrived at Rojo caused praise from fans who are crazy about his performance and applaud him every time he touches the ball, but also from fans of other teams, who highlight his ability to anticipate and, at the same time, , his intelligence to read the game. According to a statistic Football Scan, Lomónaco is the most effective central defender in defensive duels on the entire planetwith 85 percent.
At Independiente they know that they have a footballer with a great present who can also become a very good business thinking about a sale in the future. His youth winks at him. At 22 years old he has the power to resell abroad. And they also know that their high level exposes them to the eyes of other teams that will seek to strengthen themselves in this transfer market.
Without going any further, Boca and River look at him with enthusiasm. Although there were no formal proposals, from La Ribera and from Núñez they made their interest known to the defender’s entourage. From Avellaneda they say they are not worried about this because Rojo is the one who has the purchasing priority, although they are busy trying to close the negotiation with Bragantino.
Independiente has two purchase options, both for 75 percent of your pass: one of 3 million dollars that expires on December 31 and another of 3.5 million that expires in mid-2025.when the loan expires. As confirmed by the red leadership to Clarionthey have decided to buy it, although the directors are looking at financial engineering to be able to raise that money, since at the same time they must meet debt payment deadlines and transfer quotas for other reinforcements.
The bad moment for Lomónaco is behind us, who in Brazil was harshly sanctioned for having been involved in at least one proven case of sports betting. The return to Argentine football, after emerging from Lanús and passing through Tigre before going abroad, made him rediscover his best version.
Seated in a big league, he seeks to stay on that level, even to, why not?, feed his dreams that Lionel Scaloni will look at him for the Argentine National Team. His present is in Independiente, where he has 19 games and two goals. Will it also be your future?