The goalkeeper who fled the tragedy in Venezuela and found a team in Argentina
Lautaro Morales, former Lanús goalkeeper, joins Tigre on loan for a year. He aims to compete for a spot in the team's starting lineup this season.
Tigre signs an experienced goalkeeper
Already back in the country, Morales quickly found a new destination. Tigre agreed with Lanús a loan for a year, without charge and with the option to buy, in addition to the possibility of extending the link for six more months.
The ex Granate arrives in Victoria after a brief but intense experience in Venezuelan football
A few weeks ago, Morales recounted how he lived the earthquake that shook Venezuela and left thousands of victims. According to him, the disaster found him inside the apartment, in a daily scene that changed suddenly.
From the scare in Caracas to a new opportunity
At that moment, his reaction was to protect his children. “I felt the bed shaking all over. What I did was to grab my little one, my wife also entered the room with the older one and we covered them. I said: ‘Let it be what God wants’”, the goalkeeper recounted.
Tigre looks for an experienced goalkeeper
Lautaro Morales was presented at Tigre. The Matador incorporated him on loan from Lanús and now he will seek to compete for a spot in the starting lineup during the current season.
The Quilmes-born player also integrated Argentine youth teams
Formed in the Granate's youth ranks, he debuted in First Division in 2020 with the 3-2 victory over Sao Paulo in the Copa Sudamericana. Later, he had steps at Newell's, Talleres and Universidad Central. In total, he has accumulated nearly a hundred official matches between all his clubs.
Current team situation
Currently, Tigre is in first place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 table, with 9 points, 3 wins and 0 losses in 3 games. His last presentation was in the loss to Spain on July 19, 2026.
Conclusion
Lautaro Morales joins Tigre on loan for a year. The 26-year-old goalkeeper aims to compete for a spot in the team's starting lineup this season.
