River close in on Maher Carrizo after Andino snub, deal near | OneFootball

The leadership of the Millonario moved forward decisively and put 6.5 million dollars on the table for 50% of the forward's transfer. Unlike the last transfer window, the scenario has changed and there is optimism.

River's interest in Maher Carrizo has resurfaced in this transfer window and quickly became a concrete possibility that excites in Núñez. From the leadership, headed by Stefano Di Carlo, they sent an offer of 6,500,000 dollars to Vélez for 50% of the winger's transfer, and optimism reigns.

The scenario has changed considerably compared to the contacts that took place in the mid-2025 window and today it plays in favor of the Millonario for several reasons. The first is that, while they will face the Copa Sudamericana, Fortín was left out of continental competitions, a situation that forces them to reconsider their positions internally. In Liniers, the economic need is starting to weigh and opens a window that previously seemed closed.

The second factor favoring the continuation of the operation is that, this time, River is betting on Carrizo with its own funds and without the backing of the City Group, a private investment entity with which they had previously allied to try to sign the 19-year-old forward, without success.

In other words, beyond the costly proposal they put on the table, the fact of leaving Vélez with half of the rights to one of their gems - with his potential and the concrete chance of a future sale - increases the chances that there will be greater flexibility to negotiate in the offices of José Amalfitani. It is worth remembering that they previously insisted on the 16 million dollar release clause as the only way out.

Carrizo has already given the green light and River has even advanced in the agreement of his contract, but there is an asterisk that adds suspense to Marcelo Gallardo's hope of adding his fourth reinforcement: a possible offer from Europe appears as the main threat. The priority for the player and his entourage remains the Old Continent.

Crucial hours are coming, awaiting Vélez's response and the resolution of a negotiation that, in parallel with that of Santino Andino (more complicated), could lead to a new addition to the squad.

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