River's clear-out continues: which players could be next to leave | OneFootball

The six who recently departed could be joined by others with current contracts, but who are not in Gallardo's plans for 2026 and wish to seek new opportunities.

The River transfer market began with the expected intensity. Following the departure of six players whose contracts ended in December, Marcelo Gallardo and the management have made firm progress in search of reinforcements, while analyzing internal movements that include players with current contracts.

Among the names appearing on the list of expendables for 2026 are Paulo Díaz, Sebastián Boselli, and Fabricio Bustos, three players that the coach does not consider priorities and who could leave the club if a convincing offer arises. In Núñez, they emphasize that no one is "untransferable" and that several players are "on display."

The most notable case is Paulo Díaz, sidelined in the last part of the year and not called up for the matches against Vélez and Racing. With a contract until 2027 and a clause of 8 million dollars, his cycle seems to be nearing its end. In 2024, there were inquiries from Al-Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia, but the lack of playing time reduced interest.

For his part, Boselli returned from Estudiantes to be a defensive alternative, although he had limited participation and now appears as a negotiable piece. Another loan is not ruled out and will depend on opportunities that arise in the market.

In the case of Bustos, both parties agree on seeking a new destination in 2026. The arrival of Gonzalo Montiel significantly reduced his playing time, and the right-back is open to a change of scenery. Brazil is once again on the radar, where he previously played for Internacional, while the chance of returning to Independiente seems distant.

Amid an irregular season and awaiting Boca to be crowned champion of the Clausura to secure qualification for the Copa Libertadores, River is undergoing a deep transition and keeps the doors open for several names in the squad to leave.

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