28-01-2025
On-loan Barcelona forward capturing strong attention in Argentina
Recent reports from SPORT have revealed that Barcelona forward Lucas 'Pocho' Roman, currently on loan to Cartagena, could be making a move back to Argentina, depending on how negotiations unfold.
The talks are still in their early stages, and it remains uncertain whether the deal will materialise.
Pocho Roman, despite playing for Cartagena, who are currently struggling at the bottom of the Hypermotion League table, has been one of the few bright spots for the club.
The Argentine winger has impressed with his performances, managing to score two goals this season and establishing himself as a key player for Cartagena.
In Argentina, reports have suggested that Independiente de Avellaneda is in talks with Barcelona over the possibility of bringing Roman back to his home country.
The move is reportedly driven by Independiente's coach, Julio Vaccari, who urgently needs a winger to replace Santiago Montiel, who is sidelined with an injury.
The 20-year-old forward had joined Barcelona from Argentine club Ferrocarril Oeste for a transfer fee of €1.2 million as part of the club's ongoing strategy to tap into the promising talent in Argentina.
After his arrival at Barça, Roman was sent to Barça Atletic, but his time there did not see him develop into a key player under coach Rafa Marquez.
As a result, he was loaned out to Cartagena last summer in the hopes that he would gain more experience and improve his performance in a competitive league.
Pocho Roman's contract with Barcelona runs until 2026, which complicates any potential move back to Argentina. With the transfer window closing soon, the situation remains tricky.
Independiente would need to come up with a solution that satisfies both Barcelona and Cartagena, making the transfer quite challenging in the short time available.
Whether Pocho Roman returns to Argentina or continues his development in Spain will depend on how these negotiations evolve over the coming days.
