Transfer Markets: arrivals, departures, and rumors for River and Boca

After their respective participations in the Club World Cup, which ended prematurely in the group stage, River and Boca are rebuilding their squads for the second half of the year. To provide a clearer overview of each club in this transfer window, we will briefly review the confirmed arrivals and departures, as well as the rumors of signings and exits.

River's Transfer Market

Arrivals:

⬆️  Lautaro Rivero: before the Club World Cup, the center-back was recalled by the Millonario after an outstanding semester on loan at Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero. He hasn't played since his return yet.

Hector David Martínez (Inter Miami) and Oswaldo Valencia (Cúcuta Deportivo) are also returning from their respective loans.

Departures:

⬇️ Franco Mastantuono: the young Millonario is leaving for Real Madrid after the activation of his 45 million euro release clause. His departure would be on August 14, his 18th birthday.

⬇️ Adam Bareiro: after returning from his loan at Al-Rayyan in Qatar, the Paraguayan is finally leaving River for good. Fortaleza of Brazil bought 70% of his rights for 3.2 million dollars, slightly less than what the Millonario invested in him when he was bought from San Lorenzo (3.5 million).

⬇️ Andrés Herrera: although he was returning from his loan at Columbus Crew, the Millonario agreed to extend his loan for one more year and added a purchase option.

Rumors:

Signings

🔺Maximiliano Salas  (from Racing): although the player has already said goodbye to the Academia, his 8 million euro release clause still needs to be activated, so his arrival remains on hold.

🔺Lucas Cepeda  (from Colo-Colo): despite clarifying that he is waiting for offers from Europe, River reportedly has a verbal agreement for his arrival. According to various media, the Millonario would be willing to pay 4.5 million for 70% of his rights.

🔺Juan Fernando Quintero  (from América de Cali): the midfielder announced his departure from the Colombian club and has already been linked with a third spell at River. However, there has been no progress for him and he wouldn't be a priority for the coaching staff.

🔺Maher Carrizo  (from Vélez): River wants him to strengthen the left wing, however, the 10 million requested by the Fortín complicates his arrival. In this scenario, the Millonario could work with City Group to facilitate his transfer.

🔺Matko Miljevic  (from Huracán): the player acknowledged that River has made contact. If negotiations move forward, the Globo is asking for at least 2.5 million dollars.

🔺Lautaro López  (from Montevideo City Torque): he would be a long-term prospect rather than an immediate starter. It seems unlikely he will join in a context where River needs a strong starting XI to face the Copa Libertadores.

Exits

🔻Miguel Borja: with declining performances and few starts, the Colombian would be looking to leave River in this window. Although his contract ends in December, the striker is already negotiating his exit, and one of the interested parties is Tigres of Mexico, which has already made him an offer, but not to the club. If any club pays his 3 million dollar release clause, he will leave.

🔻Gonzalo Tapia: since his arrival in January, he hasn't played at all and Gallardo will not consider him. River is open to offers and is reportedly negotiating with a club from Brazil.

🔻Leandro González Pírez: he played few minutes in the last semester and his departure is not ruled out. He is under contract until December.

🔻Federico Gattoni: if his loan with Sevilla, which runs until December, is cut short, River will have to pay a high sum in euros as compensation.

🔻Santiago Simón: due to recent injuries and limited playing time, River wouldn't rule out selling him if an offer arises.

🔻Manuel Lanzini: besides not being considered by Muñeco, the midfielder has interest from the United States and Saudi Arabia.

🔻Matías Kranevitter: if River signs a new central midfielder, the player could leave in this transfer window. His contract ends at the end of the year.

🔻Hector David Martínez: he returns after Inter Miami didn't exercise the purchase option. Gallardo will not consider him and the Millonario is reportedly looking for a club for a permanent transfer.

🔻Matías Rojas: he joined on a free loan from Inter Miami and reportedly has a purchase option for 3.2 million dollars for 50% of his rights. Although his loan runs until December, he could leave prematurely.

🔻Rodrigo Aliendro: he is no longer favored by Gallardo and would be among the players available for sale in this window. His contract runs until December.

Boca's Transfer Market

Arrivals:

⬆️ Marco Pellegrino: the center-back was supposed to return to Milan after his loan at Huracán, but Boca bought his rights for 4 million dollars before the World Cup.

⬆️  Malcom Braida: the midfielder joined Xeneize from San Lorenzo in the mini transfer window before the Club World Cup. The club paid 1.8 million dollars for his rights.

Jorman Campuzano (Atlético Nacional) is also returning from his loan.

Departures:

⬇️ Maximiliano Zalazar: although he was supposed to return from his loan at Tigre, the forward is going out on loan again, this time to Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata until the end of 2026.

Rumors:

Signings

🔺Leandro Paredes (from Roma): although the player has already agreed to return, Xeneize hasn't yet paid the release clause to Roma, so his arrival is delayed.

🔺Paulo Dybala  (from Roma): La Joya could join Boca along with Paredes, who is trying to convince him to join the club together, however, there have been no formal approaches between the parties to add him.

🔺Adonis Frías  (from León): a long-standing target of Riquelme and a die-hard Boca fan. He is under contract with the Mexican team until the end of the year. 

🔺Lucas Merolla  (from Mazatlán): the center-back was close to joining Boca in 2023, but his transfer from Huracán fell through. Currently, he is back on the radar to strengthen the defense.

🔺Marcelino Moreno  (from Lanús): the attacking midfielder is one of Riquelme's wishes, however, the high price that Granate would require to negotiate for him (7 million dollars) would be one of the main obstacles.

🔺Gastón Hernández  (from San Lorenzo): Riquelme showed strong interest in the San Lorenzo defender before the Club World Cup. Although the interest persists, the situation has become complicated, as Racing is also interested in him.

Exits

🔻Marcos Rojo: although he announced that he will not continue at Boca and would terminate his contract, he hasn't yet signed his release.

🔻Exequiel Zeballos: he is wanted by Sevilla, Vélez, and Necaxa, but there have been no formal advances.

🔻Luís Advíncula: he is very close to becoming a new signing for Newell's.

🔻Sergio Romero: he lost his spot to Marchesín due to poor form and injuries, and Peñarol has already made inquiries to sign him.

🔻Milton Delgado: due to limited playing time recently, the 20-year-old could go out on loan to gain experience.

🔻Jorman Campuzano: the Colombian returned from his loan at Atlético Nacional, but could be sold to free up a foreign player slot. Fortaleza of Brazil is interested in him.

🔻Frank Fabra: although the club's intention is to move him on as soon as possible, the player wants to stay at Xeneize.

🔻Marcelo Saracchi: due to poor performances and lack of minutes, the Uruguayan wants to leave Boca to play more and be considered by Marcelo Bielsa for the 2026 World Cup.

🔻Cristiam Lema: a few days ago, the player submitted a proposal to the board to mutually terminate his contract. Despite having Russo's approval, his departure hasn't been finalized yet.

🔻Ignacio Miramón: his loan ends at the end of the year, when he would have to return to Lyon, but he could leave earlier. For now, the player's intention is to stay in Argentine football.

🔻Esteban Rolón: without opportunities since his return from Belgrano at the beginning of the year, the player would be looking to leave as soon as possible.

🔻Agustín Martegani: since his arrival in mid-2024, the midfielder has barely played and wants to leave Boca.

🔻Milton Giménez: with Salas's departure almost confirmed, Racing wants to sign him to form an attacking partnership with Maravilla Martínez.