Lucas Beltrán: "River haven’t called me, but it’s hard to turn them down" | OneFootball

The forward, currently on loan at Valencia, spoke about the chance of returning to the club that developed him and admitted it would be difficult to turn down a call from Marcelo Gallardo.

While River seeks to strengthen their attack for the upcoming transfer market, Lucas Beltrán addressed the possibility of returning to the Núñez club and made a statement that did not go unnoticed. Although he clarified that there have been no formal contacts, the forward, now in Spain's Valencia, acknowledged that a call from the Millonario always carries special weight.

"River hasn't called me to return, for now, I haven't had the opportunity. If they call me, I'll think about it, but it's hard to say no to River," expressed the attacker, who emerged from the club's youth ranks, in a relaxed chat with YouTuber Ezzequiel that quickly gained attention among fans.

Beltrán's words come in a particular context. The forward belongs to Fiorentina in Serie A, with a contract valid until mid-2028, but is currently on loan at Valencia. There, his stint hasn't fully solidified: in six months he played 16 matches, accumulated 672 minutes, and scored just two goals.

In a team currently fighting to climb out of the lower zone of La Liga, Beltrán has started to have more continuity in recent matches, although he has yet to establish himself as a regular starter. He competes for a spot with Belgian Largie Ramazani, while Hugo Duro appears as the fixed reference in the attack.

Beyond the present, the emotional bond with La Banda remains intact. The striker explained that he cannot guarantee what will happen in the future because "it goes day by day", but he acknowledged that the return of several former teammates in recent years demonstrates the seductive power the club maintains under Marcelo Gallardo's leadership.

confessed the forward.

For now, there are no concrete efforts or negotiations underway. However, Beltrán's words put his name back on the radar and fuel a hope that, although distant, remains alive:

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