Maximiliano Salas just signed a new deal with Racing Club that’s gonna keep him there till December 2028. They did this because River Plate was trying to get him, so Racing gave him more money to make him stay. Salas has been really good for Racing since he came in January 2025, and the club wanted to keep him around cause he helps the team win.
- Salas is gonna stay at Racing Club until December 2028
- River Plate wanted him so Racing paid him more money
- Racing Club wants to keep their best players to win games
New Contract Because Other Teams Want Him
Racing Club didn’t waste no time getting Salas to sign again which shows they really want good players. The forward can play different positions really good and helps Racing win a lot since he joined. River Plate was gonna pay his release clause but Racing moved quick and got him to stay with them instead.
🚨Maximiliano Salas renueva contrato y se queda en Racing.
*️⃣La directiva llegó a un acuerdo con el delantero, que había sido buscado por River, para prolongar hasta diciembre 2028 con una mejora salarial. Su vínculo anterior era hasta fines de 2026. https://t.co/gvq529GqsB— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo)
June 19, 2025
With his new contract Salas is getting paid more now, which shows Racing really wanted to keep him away from other teams. They did this because they want to build a strong team that can win everything.
Racing Club’s Smart Move
With Diego Cocca as coach Racing Club has been doing real good, playing in the Torneo Apertura 2025 and Copa Libertadores. Getting Salas to stay longer shows they want to be one of the best teams in Argentine Primera División. They know keeping good players is important if they want to keep winning.
River Plate Tried But Racing Won
River Plate and their coach Marcelo Gallardo was ready to spend $8 million to get Salas but Racing didn’t let that happen. They got him to sign quick which shows they mean business about keeping their best players. This new contract is big for both Salas and Racing Club as they try to be the best team in football.
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