River inaugurated its 2026 this Saturday with a valuable victory against Barracas Central. Gonzalo Montiel’s goal in the second half gave Millonario the first three points in the 2026 Apertura Tournament. However, although attention will continue to be focused on the continuity of the competition, Núñez does not take its eyes off the transfer market.
see also
Marcelo Gallardo, satisfied after River’s victory vs. Barracas: “I am leaving very happy”
With Vera, Moreno and Viña incorporated into the squad, CARP aimed its guns at a forward. In that sense, there were negotiations for Santino Andino, Maher Carrizo and Gianluca Prestianni, although none came to fruition. With these negatives, River took its foot off the accelerator and assumed a more passive stance, although without withdrawing from the market.
With the market about to close, although with the possibility of extending the deadline to incorporate, River does not close the doors to the arrival of new reinforcements. In that sense, after the victory against Barracas, Marcelo Gallardo made it clear that “As long as the market is open we will be waiting”.
From Núñez they are waiting for a market opportunity to appear that seduces the coaching staff and motivates the leadership to move. The priority for the Doll is to incorporate a central defender and a wingerso different alternatives will be analyzed until the transfer window ends.
When does the transfer market close?
Originally, the closing was scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, although AFA decided to extend the market for another week, that is, until January 27. After that date, Clubs that sell or loan players abroad will have an extra quota (one for each departure) to incorporate until March 31.
see also
What did he say? Gallardo’s response when asked about Sebastián Villa
It should be noted that there is a requirement for this quota to open: that the outgoing player has signed a roster in 25% of the matches of the 2025 Clausura Tournament or its equivalent in Reserve as long as he has a professional contract.
Why will River be able to continue incorporating?
In recent days, River reached an agreement with Montevideo Wanderers of Uruguay for the loan of Lisandro Bajú. Although everything has already been agreed between the parties, The operation will only become official as of January 28. For this reason, the Millionaire will have time until March 31 to look for a new reinforcement.
Although the left back did not make his debut, he more than meets the requirement of 25% of the sheets signed in Reserve. Bajú, whose contract with River extends until December 2027, will go to Montevideo Wanderers without charge or purchase option until the end of 2026.
