Already removed from the current Libertadores Cup and out of the fight for the title of the Professional League, Marcelo Gallardo already plan the River 2025. It will not be just another year for football in general: the new Club World Cupa month-long tournament that will include the most prestigious institutions on the planet. For that, important names are beginning to move in the DT’s head, although the cost will not be low.
In principle, Reinforcing the “Millionaire” will cost about US$20 millionsince “Muñeco” dreams of strong surnames to increase the competitiveness of the team. This plan was recently approved at the club’s membership meeting and does not yet contemplate income from possible player sales, which could increase the available budget.
The club’s strategy seeks to balance quality and quantity in the squad. According to reports, the priority will be to incorporate at least six or seven senior players. Among the names in the folder, the following stand out: Nicolas Otamendi and Lucas Martínez Quarta for the defense, while in the midfield and attack figures like Miguel Almiron, Angel Correa and the return of historical players such as Enzo Perez and Juan Fernando Quintero.
For this it will also be necessary to reduce the squad to less than 30 players. The first of the casualties, already confirmed, is that of Claudio Echeverri to Manchester City, while Paulo Díaz and Pablo Solari could leave. At the moment, the number and who would leave is not publicly known, although Gallardo is also working on it.
The case of Nicolas Otamendi It is one of the most emblematic, since for a long time, especially after Qatar 2022, there has been talk of its arrival. The world champion defender is a recognized River fan and even flirted with joining the band, but in the last few hours he tried, once again, to put an end to the rumors since he has a contract with Benfica until June and clarified that he is going to fulfill it. .
An option for the last line, with or without Otamendi is Lucas Martínez Quarta. The central defender who emerged from the youth teams emigrated to Fiorentina in 2020 and has a contract until 2028. Although he is a top footballer in League A, Núñez does not give up and dreams of having him for the competition.
Lucas Beltran He is another player trained in the River Plate quarry. Martínez Quarta’s teammate, he adapted very quickly to Italy and celebrated several times. However, he does not add the minutes that everyone expected, so the River leadership wants to make an attempt for, at least, a loan that allows the forward to wear the red band again in a competition as important as the Club World Cup. .
Gallardo’s great dream is Angel Correaalthough it is also the most complicated pass. Not only does he have a contract with Atlético de Madrid until June 2026, but he is an indispensable player for Diego Simeone, either from the start or as a replacement. The salary issue is another point that can condition the pass.
Enzo Perez He left in the middle of a fight with Martín Demichelis and now the club wants to recover the last great idol. He is currently in Estudiantes de La Plata but dreams of returning to River, despite being almost 39 years old.
Idol in River, idol in Racing, Juan Fernando Quintero seems to be a magnet to win international titles. His return to Udaondo and Figueroa Alcorta was mentioned several times, but his presence in the “Academy”, where he will play in the 2025 Copa Libertadores and achieved a new status, seems to complicate the return.
Source: Ambito
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