San Lorenzo expressed interest in acquiring Leonel Picco and made an initial offer of $1.1 million for 70% of his rights. Nonetheless, Platense deemed the offer inadequate and turned it down. Picco, who initially joined Platense on loan from Colón and subsequently signed a contract extending until December 2028, was a standout player in the recent tournament, excelling in tackles and interceptions. San Lorenzo's interest in Picco is part of their active engagement in the transfer market, following their acquisition of Leandro Allende, as they aim to fill the midfield gap left by Elián Irala's departure. Picco's remarkable statistics, which include ranking second in tackles with 65 and fourth in interceptions with 30, along with 122 recoveries, underscore his importance to Platense, who purchased his rights for approximately $600,000.