Independiente Rivadavia give Villa ultimatum, future in doubt | OneFootball

The novel starring Sebastián Villa adds a new chapter every day. After news broke on Sunday that Cruz Azul had opened talks to find out if he is interested in playing in Mexican football, this Monday Independiente Rivadavia gave him an ultimatum that could determine his future.

Despite maintaining a close relationship with president Daniel Vila, with whom he agreed to leave during this transfer window—a move that would be beneficial for the Colombian winger in sporting terms and for the club financially—the truth is that the ball is already rolling again in Argentine football, no concrete offers for his departure have arrived in Mendoza, and patience is starting to run out.

Villa has a contract until December 2026, but he did not join the preseason nor was he considered for the Copa Argentina debut. After the curtain fell on last season, he decided to travel to his home country (he was seen watching youth football tournaments in Antioquia) and stay there until he defines the next step in his career.

For coach Alfredo Berti, he is an irreplaceable piece in the attack and did everything possible to keep him. Since he is still under contract and there are no serious suitors in sight, the Lepra from Mendoza sent him a message: either he is sold this week for an amount close to what the club is asking (between 10 and 12 million dollars) or he must report to training starting next Monday and make himself available for the start of the Torneo Apertura.

The former Boca player wants to take a step forward in his career that brings him closer to the Colombian national team and allows him to fight for a spot on the final list for the World Cup. However, for now, the only clear thing about his situation is that his desire to play for River was frustrated due to “irreconcilable differences,” according to president Stefano Di Carlo, and he rejected a five-million-dollar offer from Neymar’s Santos.

“We have a lot of calls, we’re on the phone all day, so we’re waiting for the best decision, the best offer, looking for a project,” the forward said a few days ago. In the meantime, rumors have sprung up about Saudi Arabia and several from Brazil. But these are only inquiries that have not turned into formal negotiations.

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