River Plate - Mercado de Pases 2015 (TRANSFER News)

POSSIBLE REINFORCEMENTS
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- Pablo Aimar -- playmaker -- 35 years old -- free agent
- Alvaro Pereira -- left back -- 29 years old -- Sao Paulo
- Gonzalo Bettini -- left/right back -- 22 years old -- Banfield
- Milton Casco -- left back -- 26 years old -- Newell's
- Gonzalo Pity Martinez -- attacking midfielder -- 21 years old -- Huracan
- Nicolas Bertolo -- attacking midfielder -- 29 years old -- Banfield
- Sergio Sosa -- forward -- 20 years old -- Estudiantes de Caseros -- loan from an investment group?
- Jaime Ayovi -- forward -- 27 years old -- Godoy Cruz (on loan from Tijuana)

Less likely / almost discarded ...
- Luis Lucho Gonzlez -- midfielder -- 34 years old -- Al Rayyan SC -- unlikely because he has a contract til June
- Lucas Albertengo -- forward -- 24 years old -- Atletico Rafaela -- high value (+/- $3.5 million)
- Mauro Boselli -- forward -- 29 years old -- Leon (MEX) -- recently stated that he doesn't plan on returning to Argentina at the moment

Rumors (humo?)
- Dario Cvitanich
- Gustavo Toledo (right back, Banfield)

PLAYERS OUT
- Leandro Gonzalez Pirez to Universitario (PER)
- Matias Sanchez -- loan ends and could return to Chacarita, although there is a rumored Atletico Madrid interest in him

POSSIBLE SALES
- Lionel Vangioni (Milan?)
- Matias Kranevitter
- Teofilo Gutierrez
- Eder Balanta (Roma? Anderlecht?)
- Ramiro Funes Mori (Roma?)
- Giovanni Simeone (Napoli? Lazio?)
- Augusto Batalla (Real Madrid?)

RENEWALS underway
- Jonathan Maidana (contract expires June 2015)
- Gabriel Mercado (contract expires June 2015)
- Ariel Rojas (contract expires June 2015)
- Sebastian Driussi (long-term renewal)

QUOTES

Rodolfo D'Onofrio:
"La idea es tratar de que no se vaya nadie. Si aparecen ofertas millonarias es difícil retenerlos porque en River esa plata no la van a poder cobrar."

("The plan is to maintain the current squad. If multi-million dollar offers arrive, it will be difficult to retain the players because River can't offer them the same contracts.")

Andres Ballotta (club treasurer):
"En el presupuesto nuestro para este ejercicio tenemos previsto vender por 6.000.000 de dólares y realizar incorporaciones por 4.000.000. Realmente la economía de River se maneja con orden y previsión."

("In our budget for this year we are expecting to sell for $6,000,000 dollars and incorporate players for $4,000,000. River's finances are truly handled with organization and anticipation.")

Rodolfo D'Onofrio regarding Teo:
"No veo razón para que no se quede Teo. Tiene contrato vigente y su cariño por River y su gente es notable."
"“Lo de Teo no es un problema de plata, en la moneda que pide, no se va a poder. Es parte de un juego, a él le gusta jugar. Por eso creemos que Teo se va a quedar. Además, le solucionamos muchos de los problemas que tenía, algunos de la gestión anterior."

("I don't see a reason why Teo wouldn't stay. He's on a contract, and his love for River and its fans is notable."
"Teo's case isn't about money, but about the coin which he wants to earn his salary in, which he won't be able to. It's part of a game, he likes to play. That's why I think Teo will stay. Besides, we fixed a lot of the problems he previously had, some from the past management.")

Marcelo Gallardo regarding Aimar:
“A Pablo le tengo un gran aprecio. Todavía no habló con nosotros pero haremos en los próximos días. Veremos si está bien y puede brindarse por completo. Esperamos que pueda venir”.

("I have a lot of respect for Aimar. He still hasn't sat down to talk with us, but we will do so in the next days. He will see if he is in good shape and can perform at his best. We hope he can join us.")

Gonzalo "Pity" Martínez:
"Me encantaría jugar en River, seria un sueño para mí. Hacerlo ante 60.000 personas alentándote debe ser una locura... River es un equipo que juega bien al fútbol, que tiene jugadores de mucha jerarquía y me ilusiona jugar ahí... El presidente de Huracán me dijo hace unos meses que si lográbamos los objetivos no iba a impedirme cambiar de aire. Y me gustaría porque estoy para dar el salto. Ya le di mucho al club."

("I would love to play in River, it would be a dream come true for me. To be playing with 60,000 people cheering you on must be insane... River is a team that plays good football, that has top level player and I dream of playing there... Huracan's president told me a few months ago that he wouldn't block my departure if we reached our objectives, and I would like to transfer because I am ready for the next step. I have already given a lot to this team.)

Jose Luraschi (Kranevitter's agent):
"Hay propuestas de Italia, pero también lo quieren en España, Portugal e Inglaterra. Los equipos que lo quieran tienen que ser de alto nivel, ya que el valor del jugador es alto."

("Kranevitter has received offers from Italy, but they also want him in Spain, Portugal, and England. The teams that want him have to be top tier, because the value of the player is high.")

Lionel Vangioni
"He recibido una oferta de Milan. El club ha hablado directamente con el presidente... Es un equipo que me agrada. Creo que puedo adaptarme a la liga italiana".

("I received an offer from Milan. The club has talked directly with the president... It's a team that I like. I think I could adapt well to the Italian league.")

 

Italian press reporting an interest from Roma in Ramiro Funes Mori





The Italian side was previously linked to Balanta as well.

 

GONZALO MARTINEZ:
La dirigencia de Huracan quiere venderlo al exterior.
El jugador y su representante quieren que juegue en River. Martinez esta presionando mucho al presidente de Huracán para que lo venda a River.
Si River no lo puedo negociar porque Huracan pone un precio muy elevado, la idea del representante es comprarlo y cederlo a River
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Huracan wants to sell him abroad.
The player and his agent want him to play for River. Martinez is putting heavy pressure on the president to transfer him to River.
If River can't negotiate his arrival due to the high price (+/- $4.5 million), his agent will try to have an investment group buy him and loan him to River.


AUGUSTO BATALLA
Dirigentes del Real Madrid se comunicaron con el representante de Augusto Batalla para arreglar su llegada al club español. En River no lo quieren vender al arquero, pero si su deseo es irse, lo trataran de negociar, ya que la idea no es regalarlo
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Real Madrid contacted the Batalla's agent in an attempt to reach an agreement regarding his arrival to the Spanish side. River does NOT want to sell the young goalkeeper, but if HE wishes to leave they will attempt to negotiate his transfer in order to not give him away.


LEANDRO GONZALEZ PIREZ
Cuando parecia que se iba a Universitario a prestamo, ahora rescindiría su contrato con River para irse a Tigre.
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When it seemed he had everything set to join Universitario on loan, he will now terminate his contract with River and join Tigre as a free agent.


LUCAS ALBERTENGO
Es el delantero que le gusta a Francescoli. Hablaran con su representante.
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He is the forward that Francescoli likes. They will talk with his agent.


DELANTEROS DESCARTADOS (FORWARDS CROSSED OFF LIST)
Boselli esta descartado ya que quiere quedarse en México, donde, ademas de ser goleador y figura de su equipo, cobra una fortuna. Cvitanich, si vuelve al pais, juega en Boca o Banfield.
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Boselli is out of the question because he wants to stay in Mexico, where, besides being the top scorer and star of the team, he earns a hefty contract. Cvitanich, if to return to Argentina, will only play in Boca or Banfield.

 

LUIS "LUCHO" GONZALEZ
"No hay chances de que vuelva a Argentina en enero", afirmo el agente Federico Simonian en declaraciones brindadas a 'River Instante'. "Al menos hasta junio se queda en Qatar."
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"There are no chances of him returning to Argentina in January," his agent Federico Simonian told "River Instante." "He is staying in Qatar at least until June."


GONZALO "PITY" MARTINEZ
"Pity Martínez siempre nos gustó y siempre le gustó a Gallardo" - Rodolfo D'Onofrio
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"Pity Martinez is a player that we've always liked, and Gallardo likes him" - Rodolfo D'Onofrio


ALVARO PEREIRA
"Álvaro Pereira no está en nuestra carpeta por el momento" - D'Onofrio
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"Álvaro Pereira is not in our plans at the moment" - D'Onofrio


TEOFILO GUTIERREZ
"A mi edad, dar un salto es importante. Yo ya lo dije, para mí sería un placer ir a Europa, pero hoy mi mente está puesta en River. Si llega algún interesado, que pague la cláusula. ... Espero que la dirigencia entienda y todos terminemos felices" - Teo

En Brasil tomaron nota del deseo de Teo y se anotaron en la disputa por su pase. Fox Sports Brasil anunció que Corinthians tendría en carpeta a Gutiérrez para comprarlo debido a que Paolo Guerrero, su centrodelantero, está a punto de dejar el club paulista.
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"At my age, taking the next step is important. I have already stated it in the past: it would be a delight for me to play in Europe, but today my mind is on River. If an there's an interested party, they'll have to pay the transfer clause. ... I hope the board understands and everybody ends up happy." - Teo

In Brazil they have taken note of Teo's desire ($$) and have joined the battle to keep him. Fox Sports Brazil announced that Corinthians is considering Gutierrez as a possible replacement for Paolo Guerrero, their centerforward, who is about to leave the club.


MATIAS KRANEVITTER
El tucumano, que viajó a Roma para la tramitación del pasaporte de la Unión Europea, finalmente consiguió su objetivo. Así, eliminó una traba para una futura transferencia.



Es un hecho que se escucharán ofertas para comenzar a delinear el futuro del futbolista, aunque la idea es que se vaya despues de la copa. Algunos clubes italianos ya han declarado sus intereses en el jugador, que hoy publicó una foto con la descripción "Objetivo cumplido", luego de finalizar con los trámites.
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The Tucuman native, who flew this week to Roma for the processing of his European Union passport, completed his objective. He now has one less obstacle in the way for a future transfer.

It is a given that the club will listen to offers for the young midfielder, although the plan is to transfer his after the Copa Libertadores. Some Italian teams have already declared their interest in the player, who published a photo today with the subtitle "Mission accomplished" after receiving his passport.


JONATHAN MAIDANA
Ya se llegó a un acuerdo sobre la renovacion del central, según las palabras del dirigente Jorge Brito (vicepresidente). Estara ligado al club hasta 2018. Solo faltaría la firma del jugador.

"Estamos trabajando, creo que quedan Rojas, Mercado y Driussi."
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An agreement has already been reached regarding the defender's contract renewal, according to Jorge Brito (vicepresident). He will be tied to the club until 2018. The only thing pending is his signature.

"We are working. I think we still have to resolve Rojas, Mercado, and Driussi's cases."


GABRIEL MERCADO
El ex-Estudiantes, que aun no renovó su contrato con River, tiene un ofrecimiento para continuar su carrera en Mexico.
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The ex-Estudiantes, who still hasn't renewed his contract with River, has received an offer to continue his career in Mexico.


EMILIANO RIGONI
El volante de Belgrano (21 años) es una de las opciones que maneja Gallardo como posibles incorporaciones.
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The Belgrano midfielder (21 years old) is one of the options Gallardo is said to be considering as a possible reinforcement.


NICOLAS BERTOLO
San Lorenzo competiría con River por el pase del volante de Banfield.
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San Lorenzo is a direct competitor in the battle to keep the Banfield midfielder.


MILTON CASCO
“Quiere ir a Boca, no a River”, contó su representante, y así hizo público algo que estaba claro puertas adentro.
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"He wants to go to Boca, not River," said his agent, therefore publicly confirming what was already known behind closed doors.

 

GERMAN PEZZELLA
Varios clubes lo sondearon, pero aún no hubo ningún ofrecimiento concreto. Ayer apareció en los medios portugueses como posible refuerzo de Sporting de Lisboa, pero la intención de River es no desprenderse del defensor.
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Several clubs have asked about him, but no formal offers have been received. Yesterday the Portuguese press listed him as a possible reinforcement for Sporting Lisbon, but River's intention is to keep the defender.


JAVIER SAVIOLA
Apenas jugó 177 minutos desde su llegada al Hellas Verona, donde metió un gol en los cinco encuentros en que sumó minutos. Esa poca participación estaría acelerando su adiós, a pesar de que aún le quedan seis meses de contrato. Distintos portales italianos informaron que, como el DT Mandorlini no lo tiene en cuenta, el delantero se irá en el mercado de este invierno europeo.

"El Hellas Verona no se opondrá a un traspaso", indicó el portal de Ginaluca DIMarzio, donde se consignó la chance que se le abre a River para repatriar a su ídolo.

A pesar de eso, Diego Queiruga (agente de Saviola) declaró que el Conejito no está pensando en volver al país, ya que por lo menos, quiere permanecer seis meses más en Europa.

¿La razón? La esposa del exjugador Millonario se encuentra embarazada de ocho meses y la pareja tiene pensado permanecer en Italia para que nazca el bebe.
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He has only played 177 minutes in total since his arrival to Hellas Verona, where he has scored one goal in the 5 games he's played. His minuscule participation is accelerating his exit, despite the fact that he still has six months remaining on his contact. Different Italian newspapers are stating that the forward will leave during this transfer season since he isn't in the coach Mandorlini's plans.

"Hellas Verona would not block his transfer," said journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, who cosigned the possibility of el conejo returning to River.

Despite that, Diego Queiruga (Saviola's agent) has clarified that the forward doesn't plan on returning to Argentina since he wants to remain in Europe for at least six more months.

The reason? Saviola's wife is currently 8 months pregnant and the couple plans on staying in Italy for the baby's birth.


EMILIANO RIGONI
"Rodolfo D'Onofrio habría ofrecido 2 millones de dólares por el pase del volante de Colonia Caroya," especificó Día a Día.

"Belgrano es un club vendedor pero con ciertas condiciones. Tenemos un proyecto y además hay otra cuestión: a medida que se consolide en Primera, lo vamos a cotizar mejor. Hicimos un gran esfuerzo por formarlo y aún no lo aprovechamos", destacó el presidente del cojunto cordobés, Armando Pérez.
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Rodolfo D'Onofrio has offered $2,000,000 dollars for the transfer of Rigoni, according to newspaper Dia a Dia.

"Belgrano is a club that sells players, but with certain conditions. We have a project and, besides, there is another thing: the more that he plays in Primera, the more he'll be worth. We put in a great effort to form him as a player and we still haven't been able to fully enjoy him," said Armando Perez, president of the Belgrano.


PABLO AIMAR
“Tuve la posibilidad de hablar con Aimar. El tiene una calidad inmensa, es un excelente jugador y muy querido en el mundo futbolístico," contó Gallardo. "Está haciendo un esfuerzo para volver a jugar y obviamente va a tener las puertas abiertas en la pretemporada. Le comuniqué que me encantaría tenerlo como refuerzo para la Copa Libertadores del año que viene, sería un placer”.
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"I had the possibility of speaking with Aimar. He has an immense level of quality, he is an excellent player, and he is very loved/respected in the football world," said Gallardo. ""He is making an effort to return to the pitch, and he will obviously have the doors open in the pre-season. I have told him personally that I would love to have him as a reinforcement for the Copa Libertadores next year, it would be a pleasure."


JONATHAN MAIDANA
“Quedan detalles mínimos y apenas esté todo, se firma”, confirmó Hernán Berman, representante de Maidana.
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"There are very small details to resolve. Once everything is set, he will sign," said Hernan Berman, agent of Maidana.


SEBASTIAN DRIUSSI
Su agente pelea por una mejora, aunque lo que restan son detalles para que firme el pibe que se está entrenando con la Selección Sub 20. “Ya avanzamos bastante, quedan diferencias mínimas," explicó Gustavo Pedrozo.
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His agent is fighting for an increase in his salary, although only a few details are left to resolve before the U-20 NT youngster signs a new contact. "We already advanced plenty, there are only minimal differences," said Gustavo Pedrozo.

 

That penalty was a disaster and is what pretty much single-handedly cost Gonzalez Pirez his future in River, but remember, he had just turned 20 and was thrown in last minute by surprise into a Superclasico (Funes Mori suffered an injury and was replaced in the 4th minute of play)........ and, to top it off, his partner in the centerback duo that day was Jonathan Bottinelli (!!!) of all people. Not saying he couldn't have done better, but if it weren't for that penalty I don't know if he would be considered such a disaster by River fans.

In your defense, he didn't really prove himself during his short 6-month loans to Arsenal and that Belgian club Genk, but remember Orban left in similar conditions -- once considered a big prospect, he left River through the back door only to became a star for Tigre.

I still think he could be a decent centerback.. He clearly had no room in River with Pezzella, Maidana, Balanta, FM, etc., but in different times he would have definitely gotten another chance.

 

GASPAR SERVIO
Los dirigentes de Banfield no estarían de acuerdo en abonar 250 mil dólares de opción para adquirir el 50 por ciento del pase del arquero. Sus errores en la ultima etapa del torneo tuvieron una repercusión directa en la decisión de los dirigentes de no abonar ninguna cuota por la opción de compra que se había acordado hace seis meses.

Deberá volver a River en 2015, aunque tambien trascendió que lo pretenderían Instituto, de Córdoba, y Sarmiento, de Junín.
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Banfield's board of directives is no longer willing to deposit $250,000 for 50% of the transfer of the goalkeeper. His mistakes in the latter part of the tournament had a direct effect in their decision to not make a single payment for the transfer had been agreed six months ago.

He must return to River in 2015, although he is rumored to be wanted by Instituto and Sarmiento for next season.


GERMAN PEZZELLA
La dirigencia pediría $6.000.000 dólares por el pase del joven central, que es pretendido por Sporting Lisboa.
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River will ask for $6,000,000 for the transfer of the young centerback, who is being followed by Sporting Lisbon.


NICOLAS BERTOLO
Un dirigente de River llamo a Eduardo Spinosa (presidente de Banfield) para consultarle sobre el volante, pero este le dijo que no lo quiere vender al fútbol local. (que se vayan a la concha de su madre, si les regalamos a Cazares!)

A pesar de esto, el taladro tiene una seria necesidad de vender para generar ingresos. En Julio, Spinosa habia dicho que “en caso de que siga (Bertolo) será apenas por seis meses más”... llegará a River?
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River contacted Eduardo Spinosa (Banfield's president) to inquire about the winger's price, but Spinosa said they don't want to sell him in the local transfer market. Pretty lame when you consider how we gifted them Cazares (who, btw, is now rumored to be on Boca's radar )

Despite this, Banfield desperately needs to sell players to balance the club's finances. In July, Spinosa had said "in the case that he (Bertolo) continues at the club, it will only be for six more months."... Will he join River?


NICOLAS TAGLIAFICO
River consultó por el lateral, pero no llegaría debido a su alto costo ($3.500.000 dólares). Su futuro estaría en Europa. Gustavo Toledo, tambien pretendido por Boca, aparece como alternativa.
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River asked about the leftback, but his arrival is practically discarded due to his high cost ($3,500,000). His future will most likely be in Europe. Gustavo Toledo, also wanted by Boca, is an alternative.


EMILIANO RIGONI
El ofrecimiento de u$s 2.000.000 que realizo River fue rechazado por el presidente de Belgrano, quien quiere el doble por el volante. En los próximos días se seguiría negociando
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River's $2,000,000 offer was rejected by Belgrano's president, who wants double that amount for the midfielder. The negotiations will continue...

 

It's strange, much more considering how one of River's priorities in this transfer market is bringing a fullback.

Didn't follow him at Quilmes, but I do know he got regular playing time. I would have given him a shot.. If anything, we could have just released him in June, but whatever

 

RODRIGO MORA
El delantero tiene ofertas de México y Arabia Saudita, aunque la idea de la dirigencia es que se quede.
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The forward has received offers from Mexico and Saudi Arabia, although the board plans on keeping him for next season.


EZEQUIEL CIRIGLIANO
Almeyda llamó a Cirigliano ofreciéndole titularidad en Banfield. El volante sabe que tiene por delante a Kranevitter y Ponzio, por lo que esperara al 4 de enero para tener una charla con Gallardo y definir su futuro. En River consideran la posibilidad de incluirlo como parte de un treque (Tagliafico? Bertolo??)

Ademas de Banfield, lo buscan de Independiente.
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Almeyda called Cirigliano, offering him a starting spot in Banfield. The midfielder knows that he is behind Kranevitter and Ponzio in the pecking order, reason for which he will speak with Gallardo on January 4th to define his future. In River they are considering the possibility of including him as part of a trade for another player (Tagliafico? Bertolo??)

Besides Banfield, he is wanted by Independiente.


TEOFILO GUTIERREZ
El representante de Teofilo recibió un ofrecimiento por parte del Corinthians para que el delantero continue su carrera alli, pero la idea del colombiano, en caso de salir de River, seria con destino Europa
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Teo's agent received an offer from Corinthians, but for now the colombian only plans on leaving River for a European team.


EMILIANO RIGONI
El presidente de Belgrano desde el principio se mostro sin ganas de negociar el pase del mediocampista, y la dirigencia, al darse cuenta de que iba a poner todas las trabas posibles, decidio no empezar una negociación formal, para no perder tiempo y enfocarse en otros fichajes
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From the get-go Belgrano's president has shown no will to sell the midfielder, causing River's board to decide not to proceed with a formal negotiation in order to not lose time and instead focus on other possible reinforcements.


TABARE VIUDEZ
El uruguayo tratara de rescindir su contrato en Turquia y luego decidir en que club continua su carrera. River y Nacional lo quieren
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The Uruguayan will attempt to terminate his contract in Turkey and later decide in which team he will continue his career in. River and Nacional (URU) want him.


LUIS VILA
Otro jugador que se suma a la lista de jugadores que rescindirían sus contratos (Gonzalez Pirez, Affranchino, Abecasis)
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Another player that has been added to the list of those terminating their contracts (Gonzalez Pirez, Affranchino, Abecasis)

 

ALVARO PEREIRA
Ademas de River, Estudiantes tambien esta interesado en el uruguayo. Por ahora ninguno de los dos clubes empezo negociaciones, aunque su representante admitió que le gustaría volver al futbol argentino.

“Me pone orgulloso que me tenga en cuenta un club tan grande como River. Igualmente mi pase todavía pertenece a Inter y a mí no me llego ninguna propuesta formal de Argentina. Eso lo maneja mi representante. Para llegar a una negociación habría que hablar con Inter," dijo el jugador.
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Besides River, Estudiantes is interested in the Uruguayan. For now, neither of the two teams have begun negotiations for him, although his agent has admitted that he would like to return to the Argentine league.

"It makes me proud to be followed by such a big team like River. Either way, my transfer rights belong to Inter Milan and I haven't received a formal offer to play in Argentina yet. My agent is in charge of that. To reach an agreement, they must talk directly with Inter," said the player.


GONZALO MARTINEZ
“Lo intentamos en el mercado pasado y ahora volvimos otra vez. Hemos hecho una oferta muy buena” - Rodolfo D’Onofrio

River habría ofrecido alrededor de $3.000.000, pero Huracan pretende $4.000.000. El representante del jugador confia en que pueda darse el pase
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"We attempted to buy him during the last transfer market, and now we're back again. We've made a very good offer" - Rodolfo D'Onofrio

River offered approximately $3,000,000, but Huracan wants $4,000,000. The player's agent is confident that the transfer could go through.


GABRIEL MERCADO
Las negociaciones para la renovación del lateral continuaran después de las fiestas. La intensión del ex-Estudiantes es quedarse en River
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The negotiations to renew the defender's contracts will continue after the new year. The ex-Estudiantes plans on staying in River.


LIONEL VANGIONI
El ex-Newell's parece estar cada vez mas cerca del Milan, mas despues de que el club italiano firmara un contrato por 100 millones de euros con la línea aérea Emirates hasta 2020.
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The ex-Newell's player seems to be closer to Milan, even moreso now after the Itlian club signed a 100 million euro contract with Air Emirates until 2020.