Ezequiel Barco wanted to return to his homeland this summer, but the transfer did not happen. According to InfiernoRojo.com, Independiente was unable to offer the Moscow club the requested amount. The source states that the Argentine club will attempt to complete Barco's transfer in the winter transfer window, and the player himself continues to want the deal to be finalized.

According to Ole, Esequiel Barco is interested in returning to his homeland, where Independiente is interested in him. The main problem hindering Barco's potential departure from Russia is Spartak's position, as the club wishes to recoup the €14 million spent on the Argentine's transfer last summer.

Esequiel Barco might move from Russia to the Argentine club Independiente during the winter transfer window. In the Argentine publication Ole, journalist Fabio Verona reports that Barco needs to return to Argentina because of family circumstances, despite his excellent play.

Independiente is interested in re-signing 26-year-old Argentine midfielder Esequiel Barco, who began his career at the club, in the winter transfer window. According to journalist Favio Verona of Ole, the Argentine club has been in contact with Barco's representatives in recent weeks. Barco, who played for Independiente from 2015 to 2018, has reportedly expressed a willingness to accept a pay cut to enable a return to Argentina. The club hopes the midfielder will pressure Spartak Moscow to permit the transfer. Spartak had acquired Barco from River Plate in the summer of 2024 for a fee that media reports suggested was €14 million. His contract with the Russian club is valid until June 2027, and Transfermarkt estimates his market value to be €14 million. Brazilian clubs Palmeiras and Flamengo have also been linked with the player.