River Plate accelerated in the transfer market and reached a verbal agreement with Ángel Correa to make him their new signing. The Argentine forward, world champion in Qatar 2022, views the possibility of returning to the country after more than a decade in Europe and Mexico very positively.
Conversations between the player and the Núñez club have been maturing since early April. The Millonario committed to matching his salary at Tigres and offered him a long-term contract, something that excites the attacker who emerged from San Lorenzo.
Correa dreams of crossing the red band and joining the project that already includes Nicolás Otamendi as a major addition. Eduardo Coudet, the coach, is waiting for him with open arms to enhance the attack for the second half of the year.
The team's goal is to compete for the Copa Sudamericana, the Torneo Clausura, and the Copa Argentina, and the arrival of a player of Ángelito's caliber would be a significant market move.
The conditions of the agreement
Everything is already agreed upon contractually between the player and River. Correa, who is a key player at Tigres, accumulated 23 goals and 13 assists in just 54 matches with the feline jersey. His performance made him indisputable for coach Guido Pizarro.
Despite his good present, the chance to return to Argentina weighs heavily for the former Atlético de Madrid player. After losing the Concachampions final against Toluca, where he scored his penalty, the player prioritizes the possibility of being closer to his family and reconnecting with local football.
Now the challenge is to unlock his exit from the Mexican club. Tigres does not intend to give him away and will only sit down to negotiate if River presents an offer close to 14 million dollars. The Nuevo León team bought him a year ago for 9.5 million and seeks to make a significant profit.
From River's side, the management led by Stefano Di Carlo started with a proposal around 10 million dollars. However, internally they acknowledge that they could improve the offer to close another elite signing.
The expected impact on the squad
The addition of Correa would bring international experience, goals, and creativity in the final third. His ability to finish and assist makes him a versatile player who would fit perfectly into Coudet's scheme.
With Otamendi already presented and renewed hope in the squad, River aims to build a competitive team that fights on all fronts. Ángelito would be the second world champion to join recently, generating excitement among the fans.
The coming weeks will be crucial to determine if the transfer materializes. Both parties are interested in reaching a successful conclusion, although the economic difference still needs to be narrowed for Correa's dream of wearing River's jersey again to become a reality.
The Millonario continues to move decisively in this transfer market, and the arrival of the forward could mark a turning point in the season.
