How do River think they can bring in Ascacibar? | OneFootball

The Millionaire insists on signing the midfielder and has already opened negotiations with Estudiantes. Although it won't be easy, in Núñez they are optimistic and have a roadmap to bring him on board for 2026.

Gradually, River is making progress in the transfer market and it is expected that in the coming days they will finalize the arrival of Fausto Vera, the first reinforcement for 2026. But he won't be the only one: at the same time, the management is advancing in other negotiations; one of them is Santiago Ascacíbar. Below are the details of a negotiation that will not be easy at all.

After some formal conversations, the Millionaire has decided to bet more strongly on the Russian. The hiring modality established by Stefano di Carlo since his appointment includes loans with an option or obligation to purchase, but in this case, the club would be willing to buy a percentage of the player's economic rights.

While this could make the offer more attractive for Estudiantes, the truth is that the Pincha wants to keep their captain. And in case he leaves, because he only has one more year of contract and at 28 he is facing his last opportunity for a significant leap, they prefer him to return to play in Europe.

Initial meetings took place and the doors remain open. Currently, the Pincha is 100% focused on preparing to play the final of the Torneo Clausura against Racing in Santiago del Estero. That match, precisely, could change the scenario: if they become champions, Estudiantes would seek to have Ascacíbar in the next Copa Libertadores.

The initial optimism has subsided, and in the Monumental offices, they know it won't be easy. Taking the captain and figure from one of the best teams in Argentine football won't be simple. Furthermore, it would involve a financial outlay for the purchase of the transfer and the player's contract, which, until now, was not in the plans for this transfer market.

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