River’s first exit on the market: David Martínez is going to play in Mexico :: Olé

With the transfer market in action since June 1, River leaders began to move pieces and The departure of David Martínez was one of the issues to be resolved: relegated in the consideration of Martín Demichelis (today he is the fourth left central marker behind Paulo Díaz, the youth Daniel Zabala and Funes Mori) and with only 182 minutes on the court distributed in five games in the year (officially he only started against Excursionistas and Temperley) said the first goodbye of several to come: His transfer to Pumas de México was confirmed.

Although in April he renewed his contract until 2026, the Monumental offices are convinced that it would be a good time to obtain an economic return for the signing of a footballer who, at 26 years old, still has football development ahead of him. That’s why, after having ruled out a specific offer from Inter Miami (US$2,000,000 for 80% of the token) and Racing and Cruzeiro polls In the summer window, the CD considers that it is time for Martínez to take another direction.

According to Mexican media, the transfer includes a loan with a charge and a purchase obligation of US$3M if the defender meets the clause of playing a certain number of games. The club awaits his arrival next week. and could make its first presentation on July 7when Pumas will host León on the first date of the second half of the Liga MX.

If he is the undisputed starter with Marcelo Gallardo, which caused the club to reject a succulent offer from Palmeiras close to US$9,000,000and to buy 20% of your pass to Defense and Justice (they shared half each) at 1 million dollars in 2022, their price fell considerably after the decline in their performance and the string of injuries, including surgery for tendinitis in their right knee.

With just 182 minutes played so far this year, six times in which he did not even go to the bench, the youth squad moved away from the limelight. And in this market the time has come to say goodbye to the Millionaire.

“They are waiting for you in Germany”Lucas Martínez -David’s brother- published on Instagram, minutes after River’s defeat against Argentinos in La Paternal. In addition, he shared the post of a photo that was taken with Marcelo Gallardo at the team party for obtaining the LPF 2021. Although he deleted everything, the screenshots went viral in record time. Given this situation, David published an apology to the “fans and those involved in the situation.”

“These expressions clearly do not coincide with my way of thinking or proceeding on a day-to-day basis, nor with the principles that we try to transmit in our club”, is how the text that he spread through his stories on Instagram begins. Furthermore, she requested that “know how to apologize” to your brother “and not sentence someone who acted impulsively and who, of course, is also sorry.”

Finally, he concluded by making it clear that his apologies go to two recipients: “who are involved, for the fans and for the great institution that I represent: River Plate.”