The January 2026 transfer market has caused a seismic shift in local football valuations. Racing Club managed to overtake Boca Juniors in the rankings, positioning themselves as the second most valuable team in the country, behind River Plate.
The arrival of strategic reinforcements and the revaluation of their young talents, such as Juan Ignacio Nardoni and Santiago Sosa (both valued at around 10 million euros), brought the total value of the “Academy” to 93.9 million euros. This growth is further reinforced by the recent arrival of Damián Pizarro, who brings freshness and a strong resale projection to Gustavo Costas’ attack.
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Team rankings: the hegemony of the “Big Three”
The gap between the three most powerful teams and the rest of the championship remains pronounced, almost doubling their closest pursuers.
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1. River Plate: 94.8 million euros.
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2. Racing Club: 93.9 million euros.
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3. Boca Juniors: 92.3 million euros.
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4. Rosario Central: 47.6 million euros.
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5. Estudiantes de La Plata: 46.9 million euros.
This financial ranking reflects Racing’s aggressive recruitment policy, aiming to break the traditional polarization between River and Boca. Meanwhile, the “Xeneize” fell to third place following the departure of experienced players with high salaries and the failure, so far, to make significant purchases in this summer market.
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