Bombshell: River's bold plan to bring back Mastantuono and Echeverri | OneFootball

While looking for top-level reinforcements for the second half of the year, River is quietly working on two names that are generating excitement.

River is preparing for a strong transfer window and, besides the names of Ángel Correa, Thiago Almada, Rafael Santos Borré, and Giovanni Simeone, has set its sights on two homegrown gems dearly loved by the fans: Franco Mastantuono and Claudio Echeverri. The idea is to ask Real Madrid and Manchester City about the possibility of signing them on loan for one season.

The case of Mastantuono appears to be the most complex. The midfielder was transferred to Real Madrid in a multimillion-dollar deal, but his first season did not end as he had hoped. After a promising start, he lost ground in the coaching staff’s plans and gradually fell behind other key players in the squad.

The situation worsened when he was left out of Lionel Scaloni’s squad for the 2026 World Cup. In Spain, they say the club will assess alternatives for his future and, although a return to Argentina seems difficult, at River they believe it is worth making the attempt.

Something similar is happening with Echeverri. The Little Devil was already on River’s radar during the previous transfer window, but Manchester City decided to keep him in Europe. During the last six months, he played on loan at Girona, where he made 17 appearances and suffered relegation to Spain’s Second Division.

Now he will have to return to England to determine his future. Pep Guardiola’s departure opens up a different scenario, and River remains alert. In Núñez, they know the negotiations will be complex, but they believe that the return of Mastantuono and Echeverri

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