Lacunza's decision comes at a tumultuous time for the club, with the first team struggling in the Clausura tournament, currently sitting at the bottom of Zone B and 24th in the overall table. The club's fans have also been vocal about their discontent with the current board of directors, with protests seen at recent matches at the Cilindro de Avellaneda stadium.
Lacunza's public activity has been cited as a reason for his temporary leave, as it has made it difficult for him to devote the necessary time to his responsibilities as vice-president. The club's statement does not clarify whether Lacunza will remain absent for an indefinite period or if there is a set timeframe for his return.
With Lacunza's departure, Martín Ferré, the club's second vice-president, is set to take on a more prominent role in the club's leadership. The rest of the board of directors will be composed of Kevin Feldman (secretary general), Federico Ferioli (pro-secretary), Diego Cifarelli (treasurer), and Daniel Grobocopatel (pro-treasurer), with Diego Milito at the helm as president.