Nicolás Laméndola was wanted by Newell's in the last transfer window. Atlético Tucumán considered the economic offer made by Newell's to be insufficient and decided to improve the conditions to ensure Laméndola's continuity. The coach, Falcioni, was a key factor in reassuring the player.

Following Newell's interest in Nicolás Laméndola, Falcioni stated that they, and especially he, spent the entire week talking with the player. Falcioni added that Laméndola spent the week dealing with paperwork, the possibility of leaving, and was frequently on the phone because he was being called from various parties. Falcioni also said it seemed to him that the player did not have the required concentration because it was not clear if he was staying. He mentioned that it was not a negotiation that would solve many problems for the team or the club, adding that if an offer of five million dollars were made, he would personally take the player to the airport.

TYC reports that Newell's is interested in acquiring 27-year-old Argentinian winger Nicolás Laméndola. Newell's expressed interest in acquiring the registration rights for the player, but the proposal did not convince the leadership of el Decano. Due to this situation, the player did not travel with the Atlético Tucumán delegation for their match against Central Córdoba and remained in Tucumán to await a resolution on his future. The coming hours are considered crucial for the negotiations between el Decano and la Lepra. Julio Falcioni and his staff await news on whether the footballer will be available to them for the remainder of the preseason. Laméndola's contract with Atlético Tucumán expires on 31/12/2026, and his current market value is €800k, according to Transfermarkt. In the 2025/2026 season, he has made 15 appearances and scored one goal in the Torneo Apertura, along with one appearance in the Torneo Clausura.