Free in Spain, Renzo Saravia eyes next move after Scaloni call‑up

Renzo Saravia, the 33‑year‑old right‑back from Argentina who was summoned by Lionel Scaloni for the Copa América, has become a free agent in España after his brief three‑month emergency spell with Valencia ended without a new contract and only managed five appearances for the side.

He was one of the first bets of Lionel Scaloni when the coach took charge of the Selección Argentina after the 2018 World Cup. His early impact helped shape the defensive options for the new era.

Saravia’s standout performances in the domestic league earned him a starting place in the early fixtures of the new cycle and secured his inclusion in the Copa América 2019 roster. The coach’s confidence placed him among the starting eleven for the first matches of the cycle.

CARRERA: Cross‑Atlantic move

After a long periplo through several clubs in Brasil, his career crossed the Atlántico again to join Valencia on an emergency three‑month contract. The short‑term deal was intended to cover an injury crisis in the Valencia back line.

He featured in only five official matches, failed to convince the technical staff, and the subsequent signing of another international full‑back closed the door on his stay at the Mestalla Club. Despite the limited game time, he did not secure a longer stay.

Now 33, the Córdoba‑born defender is without a team, awaiting a tempting proposal to define his immediate future, while his nine caps for the Argentina national side remain his strongest selling point. En España he remains a free agent, evaluating options across Europe and South America.

His football journey began in the youth ranks of Belgrano de Córdoba, debuting for the senior side in 2012, before moving to El Racing Club DE 2017, where he became a key right‑back in Eduardo Coudet’s system and helped win the Superliga 2018‑19. His performances on the right flank earned him recognition from fans and pundits alike.

At the end of 2019 he transferred to Porto, then returned to South America with spells at Internacional, Botafogo and Atlético Mineiro, accumulating a significant number of matches before his brief Spanish interlude. RENZO SARAVIA’s contributions were noted for their defensive solidity and occasional forward thrusts.