In Europe, they say River are tracking Nelson Deossa | OneFootball

As River advances in the Apertura Tournament and the excitement over competing for the title keeps growing, the upcoming transfer window is also continuing to make headlines in Núñez. Among the many big names appearing on Eduardo Coudet’s shortlist to strengthen the squad in the second half of the year, reports from Europe are now linking El Millonario with another international player: Nelson Deossa.

According to Italian journalist Matteo Moretto, El Millonario is one of three clubs in the Americas that are “closely monitoring” the situation of the Colombian midfielder, whose current spell at Betis has fallen short of expectations due to the lack of playing time he accumulated during the first half of the year.

For now, secrecy reigns in Núñez regarding the concrete possibility of making a move for Deossa, who arrived in Spanish football in mid-2025 for a fee close to 17 million dollars after standing out at Monterrey. River actually got a close look at him during the Club World Cup, as the 26-year-old midfielder was one of Rayados’ main weapons in the group both teams shared.

The left-footer fits the kind of profile that is appealing because of his qualities, age, and potential. Even so, his current footballing situation brings some mixed feelings: since arriving at Betis, he has played 32 matches and recorded just one assist, while also losing ground in the pecking order and taking on a secondary role within the Spanish side.

Even so, in Europe they maintain that his name is attracting interest in different markets precisely because of his lack of minutes. And that is where another major obstacle for River appears: competition. According to the same report, Flamengo and Mexico’s Tigres are also closely monitoring the Colombian, two clubs with greater financial power than El Millonario.

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