Is River out of the running? Unión set their price for Mateo Del Blanco | OneFootball

River's 2025 season was not good at all. Marcelo Gallardo's team did not win any titles and their performance was also disappointing. There were significant changes in the squad, a lot of money was spent on reinforcements that have yet to deliver, and that's why there will be a change in 2026, where contracts will be signed with a basic salary and then bonuses based on objectives.

The club's intention is to strengthen the squad with a few players, but of high quality and in specific positions. After the departure of Milton Casco and with only Marcos Acuña in that position, the Millonario will go for a left-back and there are several names on the list, one of them being Mateo Del Blanco, who plays for Unión.

How much money does Unión want for Mateo Del Blanco? In the last few hours, it was confirmed that Unión wants 4 million dollars for Mateo Del Blanco, the 22-year-old left-back who shined at Tatengue and is, so far, the top assist provider in the Torneo Clausura. The amount seems somewhat high and negotiations will likely begin in the coming days, which could involve a Millonario player on loan.

Which other left-backs are of interest?

In addition to Mateo Del Blanco, Núñez has set their sights on Julio Soler, who plays for Bournemouth in the Premier League. On the other hand, another player they like is Elías Báez from San Lorenzo. At one point, the Millonario sounded out Román Vega, but Zenir wants nothing to do with letting him go.

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