De la Cruz’s days are numbered on the River and Gallardo already has a name to replace him

The question at the press conference was accompanied by a poignant answer from Marcelo Gallardo.

“What a question! You see … this is a position overseen by managers. Everything is ready for … There is a good predisposition on both sides. We will not make any hasty decisions about other cases. “When the time comes, we will see how we decide. There is a good disposition on both sides”, the technician replied when asked by a journalist. the situation of Nicholas De La Cruz and draw a parallel with Fabrizio Angileri and Benjamin Rolheiser. Both were separated from the squad because they did not want to renew the contract.

Uruguayan has a link to the River until December 31, but they are already doing the extension. Moreover, President Jorge Brito boarded a plane and traveled to Montevideo to meet with Paco Casal, representative of the midfielder of the Uruguayan National Team that will play in the World Cup in Qatar. Everything is on track, but Gallardo is clear that the Uruguayan can leave this transfer market. That’s why the leaders are already making another midfielder. This is about Juan Brunetta.

Cordovan who was born in Laboulaye 25 years ago has been on Gallardo’s radar for a long time. Since wearing Godoy Cruz’s shirt in 2020, the attacking midfielder has been loaned to Parma from Italy. After 26 games (25 in Serie B and one for the Italian Cup), 2 goals and 6 assists, Brunetta said goodbye to her teammates and returned to Argentina. The Parmesan club did not use the option, beyond the fact that it had a purchase obligation. And he will have to rejoin the Mendoza team at the start of the preseason (he has a contract until 2023).

Tombino leaders are ready to negotiate their departure and talks with Enzo Francescoli, River’s manager, have already progressed. Its value is in between 2.5 and 3 million dollars. This is not an unreachable number, it is clear.

Meanwhile, the squad is preparing for the final match of the Libertadores group stage. In that sense, it remains to be seen in what conditions Matías Suárez will come. Cordovan is recovering from a tear in the soleus of his right leg and has been gone for 18 days. Will they risk him against Alianza Lima or will he focus on the preseason?