Initially, Defensa y Justicia had shown interest in acquiring Nazareno Funez with the intention of loaning him to Central Córdoba for a year. However, Newell's Old Boys opted against proceeding with this plan and instead made the decision to sell Funez directly to Central Córdoba. They finalized the sale of 85 percent of Funez's rights to Central Córdoba for approximately 100 thousand dollars, with Funez agreeing to a contract that extends until 2028. Despite the initial interest from Defensa y Justicia, who still have hopes of securing Funez in 2026, the forward will now advance his career in Santiago del Estero under the leadership of coach Omar De Felippe, where he will also have the chance to participate in the Copa Libertadores.