River eyeing Godoy Cruz star | OneFootball

After the arrivals of Aníbal Moreno and Fausto Vera, River remains active in the transfer market and is now strongly targeting Santino Andino, a winger who emerged from the youth ranks of Godoy Cruz. It has been reported that there is a willingness from both the Mendoza club and the player's entourage to move forward with the negotiation, although some details still need to be ironed out for the agreement to be finalized.

At 20 years old, he established himself in 2024 as one of the top prospects in Argentine football. He was one of the standout players for a Godoy Cruz team that couldn't stay in the First Division, but where the forward showed enough skill to remain in the elite. In the coming hours, the management of River and Tomba will meet again to resolve the final points of a deal that seems well on track. However, there is a factor causing caution: Andino is no longer represented by Hernán Berman and is expected to switch to an international agency, which could open the door to overseas offers with higher figures.

At the moment, no official amounts have been disclosed, although River is looking to acquire 100% of the transfer. Previously, Godoy Cruz had valued the player at 10 million dollars, although it is estimated that this value could be reduced. It should be noted that mid-year, the Mendoza club rejected an offer from Olympiacos of 7.5 million dollars plus a 20% capital gain.

On the field, Andino stands out for his speed, ability to unbalance, and goal-scoring. He usually plays as a left winger with an inverted foot, although he can also move across the entire front line. In 48 official matches, he scored eight goals and provided five assists. Trained at Godoy Cruz since the age of six, the forward also gained international experience: he was part of the Argentine squad that played in the U-20 World Cup in Chile, where the team reached the final.

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