Club Atlético Independiente has officially suffered a loss in its squad with the departure of Nicolás Freire. On Friday, the 32-year-old defender signed the termination of his contract at the Avenida Mitre offices, ending his relationship with the club that lasted a year and a half. During his time at the club, Freire alternated between standout performances and challenging moments on the pitch. Just hours after his farewell, the player took to social media to thank Club Atlético Independiente for the opportunity and the lessons learned, expressing that he takes with him the affection of many within the institution. The message was well received by his teammates, who sent him supportive messages and best wishes. Facundo Zabala and Federico Mancuello were among those who highlighted his professionalism and positive impact in the locker room. With the termination, Independiente achieves financial relief by freeing up one of the highest salaries in the squad. Freire's future is expected to be linked to Libertad in Paraguay, where he could continue his football career.