Santos FC officially presented their new forward, Lautaro Diaz. He arrives on loan from Cruzeiro until July 2026 and will wear the number 19 shirt for 'Peixe' (the Fish, Santos's nickname).
According to Globo Esporte, during the press conference at Vila Belmiro, the Argentine player highlighted his pride in defending a club with such tradition and stated that he is motivated to earn his place within the team. Lautaro emphasised that his main characteristic is his mobility on the pitch and that he is willing to play in any position that coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda requests.
Lautaro Diaz, 27, has played for important clubs in South America, such as Independiente del Valle, where he won the Copa Sudamericana and the Recopa Sudamericana. At Cruzeiro, he played 42 matches but suffered from injuries and struggled to maintain a consistent run in the first team.