The Millonario defender, recently drafted to the Argentina National Team, has attracted interest from the Spanish team following his outstanding performances in recent matches
With just ten matches in River's first team, spread across the Torneo Clausura, Copa Libertadores, and Copa Argentina, the center-back started the semester as a substitute, overcame a myofascial injury, and ended up earning a starting spot with solid performances, which made him a key piece for Gallardo.
In the midst of an inconsistent semester for River, Marcelo Gallardo found one of the best pieces of news in the football development of Lautaro Rivero, the young defender who returned to the club after his loan at Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero. His outstanding present with the Millonario not only opened the doors to the Argentina National Team, but also caught the attention of a European giant: Atlético de Madrid.
According to Spanish journalist Fernando Fernández, who is close to the Colchonero circle, the Spanish club is closely monitoring his progress and Diego Simeone would be interested in observing him more closely. For now, there are no negotiations or formal offers, but interest has started to gain momentum in recent weeks.
Rivero had an outstanding spell with the Ferroviario, where he established himself as one of the team's key players who won the Copa Argentina and left his mark in the Copa Libertadores, with a memorable victory against Flamengo at the Maracanã. His performance led Gallardo to recall him and, since his return, he has become one of the most consistent players in the squad.
The strong performances of the 22-year-old defender led Lionel Scaloni to call him up for the current FIFA window, and he could make his debut with the Albiceleste in the friendly against Puerto Rico. However, while he is enjoying this leap in his career, Europe has already set its sights on him.
After his return from the Club World Cup, the Millonario renewed his contract until December 2028, with a release clause of 100 million euros, a figure that reflects the value the club assigns to his potential. If Atlético de Madrid intends to sign him, it will have to negotiate a major deal.
