The squad of River He will return to work on Monday and both the leadership and the technical secretariat are still looking for reinforcements. So far, the only new face is that of an acquaintance, Felipe Pena, who returns to the club where he was born as a footballer after his loans at Arsenal and Lanús. But in the next few hours the arrival of more players could be finalized to reinforce the team led by Martin Demichelis. On this note, Clarion He reviews the situation of each intended footballer. Myths and truths of the millionaire transfer market.
Jeremiah Ledesma: The 31-year-old goalkeeper could arrive to be Franco Armani’s substitute, given the very probable departure of Ezequiel Centurión. “There are a couple of clubs that want Conan Ledesma”, recognized Manuel Vizcaíno, president of Cádiz, the Spanish club in which the former Rosario Central plays. Thus, he acknowledged that his departure is practically a fact. Given this situation, although Vizcaíno had already assured that he is only willing to let Ledesma go because of the clause – it was reduced from 10 to 5 million Euros – the goalkeeper is seduced by the possibility of playing in the Libertadores and the Club World Cup and for everything that he gave to the team -beyond the relegation- in a complicated and adverse season (31% clean sheets, conceded 47 goals in 34 games and saved one penalty out of nine in La Liga), Cádiz could facilitate the exit of the captain . And River has already moved forward with its representative to fix the contract.
Germán Pezzella: Until the Copa América ends there will be no news about the defending world champion since he is with Lionel Scaloni’s team in the United States. But River has already moved forward and although there were differences with the contract, both parties believe they are salvageable. On the other hand, River should pay the 5 million dollars of the termination clause set by Betis, the club in which the central marker plays and that intends to retain him. However, the player’s desire is to return to River, after nine seasons in Europe.
Valentin Gomez: River had started negotiations for the 20-year-old central defender, of high level in Vélez. The problem is the price, 10 million dollars. From Núñez they advanced and made an offer of 7.5 million dollars (at the value of the MEP) for 75% of the pass, but it was rejected. The player prefers to wait for offers from abroad and emigrate to Europe.
Marco Pellegrino: The 21-year-old Argentine defender from Platense appeared as an alternative to Valentín Gómez’s refusal. His transfer belongs to Milan but he is on loan at Salernitana. For now, there were only polls.
Franco Carboni: It is the one that is closest. There is a verbal agreement and in the next few hours it could be announced as a new reinforcement. He is a 1.90 meter left-handed back, brother of Valentín Carboni, who is with the Argentine National Team in the Copa América. Franco, 21, also had the opportunity in the Albiceleste when Scaloni called him up in March 2022 for the last two dates of the South American Qualifiers heading to Qatar. His pass belongs to Inter, but last semester he played in Ternana, a team from the Italian Ascenso. He would come for an 18-month loan.
Adam Bareiro: After the pass was blocked because San Lorenzo did not want half of Cristian Ferreira’s pass and wanted more cash, the conversations flowed again and from all sides they indicate that the Paraguayan will wear the River shirt after participation with his team, in the Copa América in the United States. The operation, finally, would be done with money and without percentages from other footballers. It would be around 4.5 million dollars.
Juan Fernando Quintero: In the last few hours, rumors arose of a possible return of the Colombian who scored River’s second goal against Boca in the final of the Copa Libertadores in Madrid. Martín Demichelis even called him before going on vacation. But his return would not happen now. He still has a contract with Racing until December 2025.
