15.06.2026 16:20
Paraguayan footballer Saúl Salcedo was involved in a serious traffic accident while traveling with his family to complete transfer procedures. One person died in the accident, and it was announced that the experienced defender, who was injured, will be out of action for months.
Paraguayan defender Saúl Salcedo, who plays for the Argentine team Newell's Old Boys, suffered a major accident on his journey to sign a contract with his new club.
The 27-year-old footballer, who was traveling with his family towards Paraguay's capital Asunción, was involved in a traffic accident in the Chaco province of Argentina.
1 PERSON HAS LOST THEIR LIFE
In the accident where two vehicles collided head-on on National Highway 11, one person lost their life. It was reported that three people were also injured in the crash.
STATEMENT FROM THE CLUB
Following the incident, Newell's Old Boys club made an official statement. The statement indicated that Salcedo had complex fractures in his tibia and fibula bones, and that he had undergone a successful surgery.
MAY BE AWAY FROM THE FIELDS FOR UP TO 9 MONTHS
It was announced that the Paraguayan footballer's treatment continues at the Julio Perrando Hospital in Resistencia, and his health condition is stable. According to doctors' initial assessments, Salcedo is expected to be unable to play for approximately 6 to 9 months.
FAMILY'S CONDITION IS GOOD
Information was also provided regarding the health status of the footballer's family after the accident. The statement conveyed that the family members are not in life-threatening danger.
The unfortunate incident experienced by Saúl Salcedo, who suffered a serious accident on his journey to complete his transfer, has caused great sorrow in the football world.