Vila on Villa to River: Sale agreed, asking price €12 million | OneFootball

The arrival of Sebastián Villa to River is one of the sagas of the transfer market. In recent days, the Núñez team has started negotiations to sign the Colombian forward, who will not continue at Independiente Rivadavia de Mendoza despite having a valid contract.

In an interview with TyC Sports, the president of La Lepra, Daniel Vila, spoke about the situation of the former Boca player, stating that they have a commitment to sell the player if an offer comes in that meets the needs of the club, which will be playing in the Copa Libertadores for the first time in its history.

“Last year we reached an agreement for him to stay six more months, and if in January an offer arrived that convinced the club, we would let him go to seek new horizons. We have a commitment to sell,” Vila said about the possible sale of the Colombian.

“I’ll say it again, the agent is helping a lot because we have established an excellent relationship with him. We talk constantly and he is working so that Sebastián can find a new horizon,” he added.

Continuing along the same lines, he stated that there are several teams interested in the player: “We have several parties interested in the player, but don’t ask me for names because it wouldn’t be appropriate. I can’t confirm that River called.” And he added: “We have no problem with his destination. I believe he will shine in whichever league he goes to.”

On the other hand, he revealed the amount the club is asking to let go of the team’s top star, led by Alfredo Berti. “Something has been posted on social media. 12 million is what Independiente Rivadavia is asking for Villa,” he said.

He also spoke about the player’s legal situation: “There’s nothing to analyze. Villa is a more complete player than when he arrived at Independiente. Before he joined the club, we spoke on the phone and I asked him about his case. He told me he was innocent and that he would be reborn in Argentine football. In October of last year, the courts declared him innocent, and on the field he rose like a phoenix. He was the best player of the last tournament.”

And he concluded, regarding the Colombian forward’s absence at the start of La Lepra’s preseason: “It was already decided that he wouldn’t come to preseason. Sebastián is on vacation. Preseason started today.”

Vila revealed he wants a River player

Given the interest in Villa, River is willing to offer players on loan to pay less money for the Colombian. Regarding this, the president of Independiente Rivadavia stated that they want the return of Ezequiel Centurión, the goalkeeper who won the 2024 Copa Argentina. “Beyond Villa, we want Centurión to return to Independiente. He won the fans’ affection,” he said.

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