River has already begun planning for the next transfer market and, in addition to the high-profile names it seeks to incorporate, it also aims to recover two gems that emerged from its youth divisions who recently emigrated to Europe. The players targeted by the management would be Franco Mastantuono and Claudio Echeverri, who moved to the Old Continent with high expectations but have still not managed to establish themselves in their respective teams.
The club's intention is to explore the possibility of obtaining them on loan during the next season. To this end, from Núñez they plan to contact Real Madrid and Manchester City, the respective owners of their rights, to find out what plans they have for both players for the upcoming semester.
The case of Mastantuono is one that generates a lot of attention. After his millionaire arrival at the White House, the attacking midfielder had a disappointing first season. Following a promising start, he lost prominence amid coaching changes and a complicated sporting context for the Madrid team.
Although he continues to be considered a project of enormous potential, the lack of continuity and his absence from Lionel Scaloni's list for the 2026 World Cup fueled speculation about a possible exit to gain minutes. However, his return to Argentine football appears to be a complex operation and will largely depend on the assessment made by the new coaching staff of the Merengue.
