💣Plan in motion: River already negotiating with Ascacibar | OneFootball

River Plate is making moves in the transfer market and, while waiting to finalize the arrival of Fausto Vera as their first signing for 2026, the management is speeding up negotiations for midfielder Santiago Ascacíbar. Although the signing won’t be easy, the Millonario is determined to make a financial bet on the Estudiantes captain.

River changes strategy for the "Ruso"

After formal talks, River has decided to go beyond its usual approach of loan deals. In Ascacíbar’s case, the club would be willing to buy a percentage of the player’s economic rights, making the offer more attractive for Estudiantes de La Plata.

Nevertheless, the negotiation is complex. At Pincha, they want to keep their captain, and although the 28-year-old player only has one year left on his contract, the club from La Plata would prefer his next move to be a return to Europe.

The Clausura final, a key factor

River’s initial optimism has been tempered, as they know it will be difficult to take the star from one of the best teams in Argentine football. The outlay for the transfer fee and the player’s contract represents an effort that was not initially budgeted for this transfer window.

Furthermore, the outlook could change drastically this Saturday: if Estudiantes are crowned champions of the Clausura Tournament against Racing, Pincha will do everything possible to keep Ascacíbar in order to compete in the next Copa Libertadores, making River’s aspirations even more complicated.

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