Costantino on River’s Romaña bid: Not enough, but no obstacles | OneFootball

Sergio Costantino stated that San Lorenzo is “not satisfied” with River’s offer for Jhohan Romaña, although he did not close the door on a possible transfer. The interim president of the Ciclón explained the current situation regarding the center-back and, while there is no agreement for now, made it clear that they will not hinder a negotiation that is beneficial for both parties.

The tug-of-war between the clubs over the Colombian’s transfer continues to add chapters to one of the transfer window’s biggest sagas. Amid offers going back and forth, and the tense atmosphere generated by the conflict between the player and the management, Sergio Costantino explained that the latest proposal from the Millonario is insufficient, though he did not rule out continuing talks.

“River’s offer is public knowledge and it does not satisfy us, which is why he remains a San Lorenzo player,” said the official who heads Boedo’s interim board of directors, referring to the offer of around 2.6 million dollars for 50% of Romaña’s rights.

Despite the suggestive social media posts from the 27-year-old defender and his clear desire to leave, in a context of internal tension, Costantino revealed that he had a meeting with the player and emphasized the club’s position: “We told him that any offer that is convenient for both him and San Lorenzo will be considered. We are not going to put up obstacles.”

“When we spoke, he expressed his concern about growing and seeking new horizons. We want to safeguard the club’s assets and also do what’s best for him. We keep our word,” concluded the president, making it clear that while the parties are far from an agreement today, negotiations remain open.

What San Lorenzo Wants to Let Romaña Go to River

So far, none of River’s offers have convinced San Lorenzo’s management. What’s the situation? The Millonario submitted an offer of 2.6 million dollars for half of the defender’s rights, something the Ciclón does not look upon favorably because they want to sell a larger percentage: they are seeking about five million for 80%.

The offer also includes a one-million-dollar penalty if River fails to fulfill its promise to acquire the full rights to the Colombian defender. With this new proposal, River would be paying 5.6 million dollars for the entirety of Romaña’s rights when

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