Echeverri and Mastantuono, the jewels of River, were mentioned by Matías Patanian who gave definitions about their futures.
By Juan Bielak
04/26/2024 – 21:46hs ART
River has a good heritage with the players who emerged from the club’s youth ranks and have already been sold to Europe. But also, There are still talents to enjoy and the one who referred to two of them, Claudio Echeverri and Franco Mastantuono, was Matías Patanian, vice president of the institution.
In dialogue with ESPN, Matías Patanian put to rest the rumors that Claudio Echeverri could stay at River for another year because he would not be taken into account at Manchester City to start 2025. “What is signed is the only truth…”
Patanian did not speculate on the situation of Diablito Echeverri
The River manager was clear when talking about one of the club’s best talents and the scenario in the transfer market. “What is signed is that the sale took place and at the same time a loan with Manchester City expires at the end of this year. “It is what is signed and it is the only truth” River’s vice president was forceful. Finally, he stressed: “We are going to respect what was signed.”
River did not receive offers for Franco Mastantuono
Another issue that was circling for River fans was what will happen to Franco Mastantuono. Regarding rumors from European clubs and possible offers, Matías Patanian stated: “There was no contact for Franco Mastantuono but we do know that there are many people asking about him.”
Furthermore, the Millionaire manager reported: “Scouts come to watch River games or they call you. We understand that he is a player that the great European powers are beginning to see. But as Demichelis said, he is 16 years old and we have to take him calmly for his benefit and for the benefit of River.”
