River Plate is preparing for the January transfer window with three first-team players—Santiago Beltrán, Lucas Martínez Quarta, and Lautaro Rivero—identified as potential sales according to reports from La Página Millonaria. This follows a period of significant roster turnover, including the recent departures of Facundo Colidio to Vasco da Gama and Joaquín Freitas to Flamengo.
Beltrán Contract Renewal Amid Juventus Interest
Santiago Beltrán has emerged as a primary target for European interest following an informal inquiry from Italian club Juventus. In response to this interest, River Plate officials have initiated negotiations to extend Beltrán’s contract through December 2029. The club intends to include an increased release clause in the new agreement to protect the player’s value.
Whether Beltrán remains in Núñez for the next season will depend on the offers received once the transfer window officially opens. While the club manages Beltrán’s situation, reports indicate River is already exploring goalkeeper options, including discussions with Yassine Bounou and monitoring Agustín Rossi.
Martínez Quarta Open to Exit Despite Previous Offers
Lucas Martínez Quarta is considered a candidate for departure after struggling to maintain a high level of performance on the pitch. Although his current contract runs until 2028, the club has already rejected two formal offers for the defender: one from Al Sadd in Qatar and another from Genoa in Italy.
Martínez Quarta remained with the squad primarily due to the support of Leonardo Ponzio, who encouraged the player to stay and fight to recover his form. However, reports indicate that the player remains open to a transfer if a suitable opportunity arises in January.
Lautaro Rivero Awaiting Improved Offers
Lautaro Rivero has lost his starting position due to a dip in form, leaving him with limited playing time. During the most recent window, River Plate received a proposal for Rivero from Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai FC of the United Arab Emirates, but the club rejected the bid because the financial terms did not meet their expectations.
The club is now waiting for a superior offer to arrive in the coming months that would satisfy both the institution’s valuation and the player’s professional goals.
Financial Context of Recent Departures
The current strategy for the January window follows several high-value transactions. River Plate recently sold 50% of Facundo Colidio’s registration to Vasco da Gama for 4.5 million dollars, with a provision for the Brazilian club to purchase the remaining half for US$5.500.000 upon meeting specific objectives.
Joaquín Freitas also moved to Flamengo for an initial fee of US$6.210.000. That figure could potentially exceed 10 million in concept of bonuses. While Freitas’ departure was not originally planned, the club had maintained a policy of openness to negotiations that were functionally beneficial to the organization.
