Club World Cup Fallout: Players on the Move?

After the elimination in group phase of the Club World Cupafter the defeat against Inter, River Plate It focuses on what is coming: the Clausura Tournament and the Copa Libertadores. With that panorama, the club will move in the Pass market Not only to look for reinforcements, but also to specify some outings.

And there are several players who could have played their last tournament with the River shirt.

Mastantuono and Gattoni: Two confirmed casualties

The first to say goodbye was Franco Mastantuono. The 17 -year -old, who showed talent flashes against Monterrey but failed to stand out throughout the tournament, was already sold to Real Madrid before the start of the World Cup. Although his incorporation to the Spanish club will be on August 14, when he turns 18, he would not play again with the River shirt.

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Franco Mastantuono leaves River to dress the Real Madrid shirt

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Another that will leave the club is Federico Gattoni. The defender, who barely played an official match with River (against Ciudad Bolívar for the Argentine Cup), did not add minutes at the Club World Cup. Its loan ends on June 30 and is already defined that it will not continue on the squad.

Other possible outputs in River Plate

Beyond the confirmed cases, there are other situations that could be resolved in the next few days. One of them is that of Colombian striker Miguel Ángel Borja, who has a contractual agreement with Tigers from Mexico. If the Azteca club executes the termination clause of 4 million dollars, the scorer will leave in this market.

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After four seasons in River Plate, Borja's departure is imminent

After four seasons in River Plate, Borja’s departure is imminent

Upon departure, other players who have a contract until December could be added, but that, in case of receiving interesting proposals, they could advance their separation. In that list appear Leandro González Pirez, Matías Kranevitter, Manuel Lanzini and Matías Rojas.

According to sources close to the club, the initial intention is to perform a “cleaning” only at the end of the year, although the circumstances could accelerate it.

There are also cases such as Santiago Simón, who still has a link with Riverbut run from behind in the consideration of the coaching staff and could leave if a specific offer appears.

The 13 players who did not add minutes at the Club World Cup

Beyond those who could leave, the passage of River For the contest he left another relevant fact: 13 football players had no participation in the tournament. They are: Jeremiah Ledesma, Lucas Lavagnino, Santiago Beltrán, Leandro González Pirez, Federico Gattoni, Lautaro Rivero, Fabricio Bustos, Santiago Simón, Matías Rojas, Santiago Lencina, Gonzalo Tapia, Ian Subiabre, Bautista Dadín.

With the consumed elimination and the loaded calendar that is coming, River Evaluate a restructuring of the campus. The passes market will be key to defining who will continue in the sports project and who will close their cycle at the Núñez club.

Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

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