Rodrigo Atencio is a 23-year-old Argentinian midfielder/winger who came through Independiente's youth system and was a champion with Central Córdoba. He has a strong desire to play for Newell's, a club he supports. The player, known as 'El Chino', has arranged his loan exit from Sport Recife in Brazil, but the parties involved in the transfer have not been able to agree on the terms for his arrival in Rosario. Amidst the ongoing negotiations, Atencio hopes to join the club, but the move is not considered a priority for Newell's technical secretariat. He joined Sport Recife in January 2025 and his contract is valid until the end of 2029. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €2.00m.