Marcos Rojo returns to Estudiantes: he will sign through the end of 2027 and play the Libertadores

Racing and Estudiantes have reached an agreement and Marcos Rojo will once again wear the Pincha shirt. The defender will sign a deal through the end of 2027 and will have the Copa Libertadores and the domestic league ahead of him.

The move is now all but done and marks the return of a big name for a team aiming high on the international stage. The agreement between the clubs cleared the way for the transfer and opened the door for Rojo to join a campaign on two fronts.

A return with the Libertadores in focus

The key point is clear: Rojo will return to the León and will do so on an extended contract, designed to give continuity to his spell at the club.

• Destination club: Estudiantes
• Previous agreement: with Racing
• Contract length: until end of 2027
• Competitions he will play: Copa Libertadores and domestic league

The defender’s return adds experience to a squad that already has the Cup in sight and needs pedigree to hold firm through a demanding calendar. In that context, the signing through 2027 is no minor detail: it points to a medium-term project.

What the move leaves behind

The transfer offers two immediate takeaways. On one hand, Racing and Estudiantes found common ground to unlock a situation that had already been moving forward. On the other, El Pincha secures a reinforcement with experience and presence for a difficult stretch of the year.

Rojo will thus return to a club he is closely identified with, where he will now have the chance to compete on the continental stage. In times when squads, matchups and qualification spots matter as much as names, Estudiantes has made an important move.

The news also fits into a broader picture for Argentine teams in South America: every high-quality addition can tip the balance when the time comes to play for everything. And on that board, Rojo’s return to Estudiantes looks like a strong and concrete bet.