According to César Luis Merlo, 21-year-old Argentinian centre-forward Matías Hernández is moving from San Lorenzo to Banfield on a loan deal. The player joined San Lorenzo in January 2026. The loan deal will last until December 2027 and includes a purchase option. During the 2025/2026 season, Hernández made a combined two appearances in the Torneo Apertura and Clausura and did not score. His current Transfermarkt market value is €50k.