Jeremías Ledesma would leave River to return to Rosario Central
Ledesma would have everything agreed to return on loan to Rosario Central
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Argentina
The 'millonario' goalkeeper has his return to Canalla on loan advanced, with a purchase obligation subject to objectives
River is about to finalize an important departure in the transfer market. Jeremías Ledesmais close to sealing his return to Rosario Central and his spell in Núñez appears to be coming to an end after a period with limited continuity.
In recent hours, talks with the Rosario club have progressed decisively and the agreement is on the verge of being finalized. The deal would be completed through a one-year loan, with a mandatory purchase clause subject to the fulfillment of certain sporting objectives. This formula would allow El Millonario to recover part of the 2.6 million euros invested in his transfer.
Ledesma se iría a préstamo con obligación de compra sujeta a objetivos
Despite this departure, River has already taken a firm stance regarding the goal. There will be no move in the market to sign another goalkeeper, since the club's confidence is placed in Ezequiel Centurión, who returned after his loan at Independiente Rivadavia and will be Franco Armani's main backup option during the season.
However, the current physical condition of La Banda's goalkeepers is causing some concern for the preseason and the start of the Torneo Apertura. Armani suffered a tear in his right calf and will have to face at least three weeks of recovery, which casts doubt on his presence in the official debut against Barracas Central. Meanwhile, Centurión is in the final stretch of his rehabilitation from a fracture in his left wrist, an injury that he suffered in the Copa Argentina final, so he could also miss some matches.
In this context, a golden opportunity is opening up for the young goalkeeper Santiago Beltrán. If Armani's and Centurión's situations do not change, the 21-year-old goalkeeper could start in the friendlies against Millonarios and Peñarol. So far, he has three drafts as a substitute in the first team and he has played 31 minutes in a friendly against Millonarios in 2024, when he came on, precisely, in place of Ledesma.
Beltrán sería el titular en los amistoso frente a Millonarios y Peñarol
Ledesma's numbers at River
Since his arrival at River in mid-2024, "Conan" has played only 7 matches, recording 3 clean sheets in 630 minutes. In 2025, he has appeared in just three games, always in the shadow of the undisputed starter, Franco Armani.
