César Luis Merlo reports that Facundo Batista's transfer to Lanús experienced a last-minute breakdown. According to the report, the forward was set to join the club, with everything agreed verbally and the player ready to travel, but the transfer was stopped by last-minute irreconcilable differences between all parties. It is also reported that for now, Facundo Batista will remain at Peñarol.

César Luis Merlo reports that Lanús has reached a preliminary agreement to sign forward Facundo Batista from Peñarol on a one-year loan that includes a purchase option. The medical examination will take place during the week.

Lanús has submitted an offer and is in negotiations to sign Peñarol's 27-year-old Uruguayan forward Facundo Batista. The proposed deal is a one-year loan that includes a purchase option. Batista joined Peñarol on 05/01/2026, and his contract expires on 31/12/2027. The forward has 14 caps and 4 goals for Uruguay U20. In the 2025/2026 Liga AUF Apertura, he had 1 goal and 3 assists in 14 appearances. His current market value is €700k, according to Transfermarkt.