Gallardo spoke about the transfer market after River's debut and hopes to finalize deals for Portillo and Galarza.

River started the Torneo Clausura with a smile thanks to its 3-1 victory over Platense at Estadio Monumental, showing moments of good play, although there is still much to improve. However, the post-match press conference did not focus so much on the game, but rather on the transfer market, especially regarding the names of Juan Carlos Portillo and Matías Galarza Fonda, players from Talleres de Córdoba.

In this regard, Marcelo Gallardo expressed confidence that negotiations will reach a successful conclusion: "We have been talking with Talleres for some time now, the offers have been submitted. We believe that so far we haven't been able to reach an agreement, but with goodwill from both sides, an agreement will be reached," said the Millonario coach.

"Beyond the players' desire to wear our jersey, it is valid that we are in the final stages. We hope that it can be solved in the best way for both clubs," he added.

Although there is still a lot of uncertainty, everything indicates that River and Talleres will reach an agreement. As of today, there is talk of a figure close to 8 million dollars, in addition to the possible loan of players such as Santiago Simón.

Meanwhile, Gallardo expects Portillo and Galarza Fonda to join this very week, while at the same time the return of Juan Fernando Quintero is also progressing to strengthen the squad for the rest of the semester.