Rosario Central has confirmed the return of forward Alejo Veliz on a season-long loan from Tottenham Hotspur. The deal, which includes no option to buy, is Veliz’s third loan since joining Spurs from the Argentine club in summer 2023 for around £13 million.
What does this loan mean for Veliz?
The 21-year-old had a mixed spell in Europe: just six starts for Sevilla in the second half of 2023-24 and 29 appearances (four goals) for Espanyol last season, including a Copa del Rey hat-trick. At Tottenham, he made eight appearances, scoring once in a 4-2 defeat to Brighton in December 2023.
Why is Rosario Central the perfect fit?
The canalla side, currently 11th in Liga Profesional Argentina with 1 point (0W-1D-1L) and a -1 goal difference (1 scored, 2 conceded), offers immediate playing time and familiarity. Veliz knows the club well, having developed there before his move to Europe. Rosario Central also sits 5 points behind leaders Argentinos Juniors and aims to strengthen its attack ahead of the next fixture: vs. Aldosivi at home on August 9, 2026.
What’s next for player and team?
With new Spurs manager Thomas Frank prioritizing homegrown strikers like Will Lankshear and Dane Scarlett, Veliz faced an uphill battle for Champions League minutes. His return to Argentina, with a title-chasing side, could be pivotal for reviving his career.
