Godoy Cruz reject Panathinaikos bid for Andino, River move delayed | OneFootball

The negotiations for Santino Andino have entered a new chapter that explains why his potential move to River has not yet been resolved. In recent hours, Godoy Cruz rejected a formal offer from Europe for the winger, a clear sign that the Mendoza club intends to control both the timing and the destination of the young player in this transfer window.

The 20-year-old attacker, who recently played in the U-20 World Cup and suffered relegation to the Primera Nacional with Tomba, is one of the names on Marcelo Gallardo’s shortlist. However, his transfer has turned into one of the sagas of the summer, with conflicting interests and a tug-of-war that goes beyond purely football matters.

One of the key points was the change in representation. Andino is no longer linked to Hernán Berman, an agent close to the River circle, and has started working with an international agency. This move changed the landscape and strongly opened the door to European football.

In this context, an offer from Panathinaikos of Greece emerged, which was rejected by Godoy Cruz as insufficient, although the figures were not disclosed. The Tomba board believes the player is worth more and is not willing to sell him for a low amount.

Meanwhile, River remains firm in its club-to-club negotiations. Both in Núñez and Mendoza, there is a belief that the outcome could be favorable, partly because Godoy Cruz would look kindly on a transfer to the Millonario, which would guarantee them a 30% capital gain on a future sale.

From the player’s side and his inner circle, the priority remains Europe, although the final stance has not yet been defined. River is hoping for a resolution before the weekend. If there is no concrete progress, the coach will begin to explore other options, with Benjamín Domínguez on the radar and Tadeo Allende already ruled out after his continuity at Inter Miami was confirmed.

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