The Search for Defensive Stability Under Gallardo
According to reporting by Río Negro, River Plate stepped away from negotiations with San Lorenzo for Colombian defender Jhohan Romaña after the two clubs failed to reach an agreement over valuation percentages. San Lorenzo sought to transfer 80 or 100 percent of the player’s rights, terms that River’s board ultimately rejected.
Targeting Left-Side Reinforcements
With the pursuit of Romaña concluded, River turned its focus to securing depth on the left side of the defense, particularly following the departure of Milton Casco, who finished his contract and joined Atlético Nacional de Medellín. According to Río Negro, the club submitted a formal offer to Flamengo for Uruguayan left-back Matías Viña, proposing a loan deal with an option to purchase. Viña logged limited playing time this season behind Alex Sandro for the Copa Libertadores champions, but brings extensive international experience with 24 appearances for the Uruguay national team across recent Copa América tournaments, alongside previous stints with Roma, Bournemouth, Sassuolo, and Palmeiras.
Squad Travel and Preparation
The timing of these negotiations remains critical as the Millonario squad prepares to travel to the cordillera on Friday ahead of training sessions starting Saturday. Should the final administrative details settle over the coming hours, River aims to incorporate its newest additions alongside earlier acquisitions Fausto Vera and Aníbal Moreno as the team builds toward upcoming competition blocks.
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