River Plate is one step away from closing its first reinforcement for 2025 with the possible reinstatement of Lucas Martínez Quartathe defender who was formed in the club’s lower divisionsand that already reached an agreement on contractual aspects. Now, the millionaire must send the formal offer to Fiorentinaowner of her pass, to finalize her return.
The negotiation to repatriate the defender progressed discreetly, from the first contacts between Marcelo Gallardo and the player until the rumors in the corridors of the Monumental, the process was kept low profile. In the last few hours, it was confirmed that The parties reached an agreement on the contract numberswhich reinforces the chances that Martínez Quarta will return to the club where he grew up.
The Italian club, for its part, values the defender as a key pieceso much so that he considers him one of his captains. However, the player’s contract expires in June 2025, which could motivate Fiorentina to accept a offer close to €7 million to avoid losing it free of charge next year.
Although Martínez Quarta He missed nine games this season.was a decisive player, contributing with four goals this year and accumulating 15 since his arrival at the club.
Furthermore, for the player, returning to River not only means returning to the club of his loves, but also relaunch your international career. The defender has in mind to return to the calls for Lionel Scaloni in the Argentine National Teamwith a view to the 2026 World Cup. Although he was part of the team that won the Copa America 2021his absence in Qatar 2022 and in the recent conquest in USA They motivate him to look for new challenges to put on the Argentine shirt again.
What is missing to close the pass
The next step is for River to make the proposal before Fiorentina, Although you could try to negotiate a lower price, Everything indicates that the club is willing to disburse the €7 million requested by the Italian team.
At the same time, Gallardo’s coaching staff hopes that the player will join the preseason in San Martin de los Andes after the new year, to be part of the squad that will compete for the Copa Libertadores and the Club World Cup from 2025.
In addition, they estimate that the arrival of Martínez Quarta could generate movements in River’s defense, where German Pezzella would continue as the undisputed owner, while Paulo Diaz would compete for a place in the starting eleven. However, other players like Federico Gattoni, Ramiro Funes Mori and Leandro González Pírez could leave the clubdepending on the offers they receive and their options on the team.
Martínez Quarta’s career in River
Martinez Quarta He joined River’s first team in 2015but he had to wait for his opportunity due to competition with high-level centers such as Jonatan Maidana, Germán Pezzella and Javier Pinola. In 2017, he had a positive doping that interrupted its rise just when it began to consolidate.
Despite this setback, he was a key player in the conquest of the Copa Libertadores 2018starting in decisive matches, including the first leg of the first leg final against Boca Juniors.
In 2019, after Maidana’s departure, was consolidated as a titlery formed an outstanding duo with Pinola. His performance in that year’s Libertadores was impeccable, although he did not manage to repeat the title after the defeat in the final against Flamengo.
Already in 2020, Fiorentina signed him for €13 million, but Martínez Quarta He never hid his fanaticism for River or his desire to return. Now, five years later, he is one step away from returning to the club that marked his career.
Source: Ambito
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