Newell's was founded 3 de noviembre de 1903, with Eduardo López as club president at the time of this guide. Club colors: roja y negra, por mitades verticales. Home ground: "2 de abril", Parque de la Independencia (2000) Rosario, Santa Fe. Head coach for the 1996/97 preseason per the guide: Mario Nicasio Zanabria. Julio Saldaña was one of 31 players listed in the Newell's first-team squad in this edition of the guide, playing as a defender (Lat.(4) in the source).
| Apellido/Nombres (as printed) | F./Nacim. | Lugar | Puesto | Procedencia | Condición |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALDAÑA, Julio César | 14-11-67 | Arrecifes (BUE) | Lat.(4) | Boca Jrs. | Del club |
Transcribed verbatim from the club's page in the guide. This edition prints Procedencia and Condición as two separate columns (unlike the 1986/87 edition's single combined field). Not editorially expanded beyond common football-transfer shorthand: already registered with the club (“del club”); the source's “procedencia” field names Boca Jrs..
Solo Fútbol Guía 1996/97. Uploaded by Jim Totime, 1 September 2026. Cross-reference against a modern source (Transfermarkt / RSSSF) recommended before this is used for anything client-facing — this stub has not been independently verified against a second source.