Fausto Vera and his future in River: why his continuity depends on Kevin Castaño

return to their respective clubs.

The resolution will be important for the assembly of the squad that will face next season. River is already considering adding a central midfielder during the pass market, with the intention of improving his soccer performance

in 2027.

Castaño will play in the final of the Copa Sudamericana against Boca

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While his contractual situation is being defined, Kevin Castaño has an important commitment to Atlético Mineiro ahead of him. The Colombian joined the Brazilian team in the middle of the year and was part of the squad that reached the final of the Copa Sudamericana

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Next Saturday, November 21, the Brazilian team will face Boca in Barranquilla for the continental title. After that encounter, his future and that of Fausto Vera could begin to become clearer

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Fausto Vera is one of the players with the most participation since Leonardo Ponzio took over as interim coach of River. However, his stay with the club for 2027 is not yet assured and there is one factor that could be decisive: the situation of

Kevin Castaño.

The former Argentinos Juniors midfielder took the Millionaire on a one-year loan, with a purchase option set at four million dollars. To permanently keep his services, River must disburse that amount before the end of his assignment, which expires

at the end of December.

However, the leadership will analyze the scenario together with Atlético Mineiro. The institutions have players on loan to each other and have purchase options for similar amounts. In addition, both occupy the same position on the playing field.

The cross-negotiation between River and Atlético Mineiro

The peculiarity of the agreement is that the two clubs could make coordinated decisions regarding their respective loans. While Vera's loan ends in approximately 50 days, Castaño's loan extends to mid-2027

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In this context, River and Atlético Mineiro could negotiate a common strategy: execute the purchase options, modify the terms of the agreements or let the players