River prepares the million-dollar sale of Santiago Beltrán: the two goalkeepers who could replace him in 2027

River Plate began planning for the future of its goalkeeping position amid the possibility that Santiago Beltrán will be transferred to European football during 2027. The 22-year-old goalkeeper, one of the team's main revelations, has attracted interest from major clubs abroad and could become one of the most significant sales in the upcoming transfer market.

While the management works to extend his contract, Agustín Rossi and Yassine Bounou, known as Bono, are among the candidates to replace him if his departure is finalized.

Santiago Beltrán, the revelation of River that sparked European interest

The goalkeeper officially debuted at the end of January 2026, during the 1-0 victory against Barracas Central, corresponding to the first match of the Apertura Tournament.

The simultaneous injuries of Franco Armani and Ezequiel Centurión allowed him to have his first opportunity in the First Division.

Since then, he has played 45 matches and kept the goal clean in 19 occasions, according to the numbers published by TyC Sports.

His performance also caught the attention of the Argentina National Team coach, Lionel Scaloni, who called him up for the preparatory friendlies for the World Cup.

In fact, Beltrán debuted with the Albiceleste during the victory against Honduras, held in June.

The European clubs following Beltrán and how much River is asking

The young player's performances have attracted the interest of several European teams, especially Atlético de Madrid, which sees him as an alternative for the goal amid the possibility of a future departure of Jan Oblak.

According to reports from the Spanish press, the team managed by Diego Simeone is monitoring his progress and evaluating the possibility of signing him.

Fiorentina and Aston Villa are also among the interested parties, although River has not yet received any formal proposals.

The management has set an initial valuation close to USD 15 million to begin negotiations for his transfer.

Currently, Beltrán's contract runs until December 2027. However, the club is working to extend the agreement, improve his salary, and significantly raise the release clause.

The intention, according to TyC Sports, is to renew his contract until December 2030 and include a clause of USD 100 million, although no official agreement has been announced yet.

Bono, the Moroccan goalkeeper who dreams of playing for River

One of the names on the list is Yassine Bounou, a 35-year-old goalkeeper currently playing for Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia.

The player is known for his fanatical support of River and has publicly expressed his desire to wear the Millonario jersey on several occasions.

“It's something pending for me, honestly. It's one of the dreams I have, and I would love for it to come true someday. I don't want to do it just to wear the badge. I want to come in and perform. If I don't feel that way, I wouldn't go”, he confessed during an interview with TyC Sports in 2023.

His contract with Al-Hilal extends until July 2028, so any potential signing would depend on negotiations with the Saudi club.

Agustín Rossi, the former Boca player who is also of interest in Núñez

The other alternative is Agustín Rossi, 31 years old, current goalkeeper of Flamengo and with a past at Boca Juniors.

The goalkeeper has established himself as an important figure for the Brazilian team and has experience in international competitions.

His current contract ends in December 2027, although his situation could change if he agrees to a renewal with Flamengo.

Despite his previous affiliation with Boca, Rossi has never publicly ruled out the possibility of playing for River, a circumstance that keeps his candidacy open.

River's strategy for the 2027 transfer market

The management is considering the possibility of bringing in an experienced goalkeeper even before finalizing Beltrán's sale, to facilitate a potential transition.

However, there is no confirmed advanced negotiation with Rossi or Bono.

Meanwhile, the immediate goal of Leonardo Ponzio's team remains to conquer the Clausura Tournament and secure qualification for the 2027 Copa Libertadores.

Beltrán's future will depend on the offers that come from Europe and the economic conditions that River can establish during the upcoming negotiations.