Newell's sold 80% of Francisco González's pass to Defensa y Justicia. González was a starter for the coach, used as both a winger and a left-sided midfielder during preseason and when Alejo Tabares was out of the starting lineup.

Francisco González will be sold to Defensa y Justicia. This was confirmed as part of the changes in the Newell's team lineup. Mariano Soso, the head coach, made the decision to sell González following Newell's unexpected defeat against Independiente Rivadavia. The sale of González is part of Soso's strategy to revamp the team's lineup, with Juan Manuel García set to replace him as a starter in the upcoming match against Banfield.