Alfonso Espino, a 34-year-old Uruguayan-Spanish left-back, is expected to leave the club at the end of the year after an incident he had with the fans following the Avellaneda derby against Independiente, during which he showed his belly and exchanged insults. The situation regarding Espino is being negotiated. Espino joined Racing Club in July 2026 and his contract runs until June 2028. His current market value is estimated at €600.0K by Transfermarkt. In the 2025/2026 LaLiga season, he made 30 appearances and scored 2 goals.