River target Facundo Mura, set to leave Racing and was close to Inter Miami | OneFootball

River started a very busy transfer window and it’s not slowing down, because this Sunday TyC Sports confirmed that they have opened negotiations to sign defender Facundo Mura, who will become a free agent from Racing at the end of the year and was one step away from joining Inter Miami.

The Millonario contacted the player, who was developed at Estudiantes, directly on Saturday. Mura asked for 72 hours to decide whether to accept the offer from the Núñez club or finally move to the MLS in the United States to become Lionel Messi’s teammate.

Although Marcelo Gallardo’s team has Gonzalo Montiel as an undisputed starter at right back, the truth is that Fabricio Bustos could leave. Bustos had started the year well when he had to replace Cachete, but ended the season at a lower level.

Beyond that, it’s true that the 26-year-old defender can also play on the left side, a position where the Millonario is looking for reinforcements and which Mura has occasionally filled.

In 2021, when Alex Vigo arrived at River, Mura had already been sought after by coach Marcelo Gallardo, but the player ended up going on loan to Colón de Santa Fe.

Throughout 2025, Mura was a substitute for Gastón Martirena in most matches, both in the local tournament and the Copa Libertadores. With the Uruguayan, Mura competed for that position during much of his time at Racing.

In total, the defender won four titles with La Academia: the International Supercup and the Champions Trophy in 2022, the Sudamericana 2024, and the Recopa 2025. In addition, he won the 2021 League Cup with Colón. At Racing, he played 148 matches and scored 12 goals, a rather high number for his position. Will he join River, who have also made a move for Jhohan Romaña?

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