Although the amounts have not been disclosed, Fortaleza intends to buy 70% of the rights, which would allow River to free up a slot, offload a player without a place and look for a foreigner to strengthen the squad.
The Brazilian club submitted a proposal for 70% of his transfer rights and, if Gallardo approves it, he could leave in this transfer window
Although the amounts have not been disclosed, Fortaleza intends to buy 70% of the rights, which would allow River to free up a slot, offload a player without a place and look for a foreigner to strengthen the squad.
The main target is Lucas Cepeda, right winger for Colo-Colo and the Chilean National Team. The 22-year-old player, closely followed by Gallardo, has a release clause of five million dollars, although Cacique would be willing to negotiate a significant percentage of his rights for a lower amount.
It should be clarified that Paulo Díaz and Giorgio Costantini would also be included in the foreign player quota, however, they have Argentine nationality, so they are listed as domestic players.
River is looking to strengthen its squad in this transfer window and, while finalizing details to sign Maximiliano Salas by paying his release clause, is also moving forward with the departure of Adam Bareiro. Fortaleza has submitted a formal offer to acquire 70% of the Paraguayan striker's rights and only needs approval from Marcelo Gallardo to complete the deal.
Freeing up a foreign player slot is key for the Millonario, something that would speed up the sale of the former San Lorenzo player. However, until the coach gives his approval, the management won't make the decision on its own.
In this regard, Gallardo hasn't considered him for some time. He had already loaned him to Al-Rayyan in Qatar despite the lack of options in the position. Even so, the possible departure of Miguel Borja, currently the only center forward in the squad, keeps Bareiro's transfer on hold.
