Suárez, in his latest club, Atlético de Madrid, where he was champion. Photo: EFE / Jesus Diges
River aims high to replace Julián Alvarez and in these hours Enzo Francescoli has contacted the representatives of Luis Suárez and thus initiated the seduction plan so that former Arsenal, Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid wear the red headband and become the 9th top claimed by Marcelo Gallardo.
It is clear that everything depends on Celeste’s 9 who has just left the team led by Diego Simeone as a free agent. So, without the obligation to pay a subscription, River offers “El Pistolero” a top contract for South America. Furthermore, the forward who formed the historic MSN together with Messi and Neymar could have the pleasure of playing the Copa Libertadores in a team that fights for the last instances every year and that would have guaranteed continuity and competition from now to the World Cup in Qatar. Is that enough to convince him?
Suárez is the dream of the manager of the Millionaire, his compatriot Enzo Francescoli. The first polls were given about ten days ago. And, from the attacker’s background, they have assured that the Uruguayan intends to continue in Europe. However, at River they have bet that the proposals coming to him from the Old World will not meet Lucho’s needs and that the footballer will end up deciding on a club that ensures him to fight in all competitions. This, added to the highest contract and becoming the new pampered of the institute of Núñez.
The other names that sounded in River
Gallardo’s first target had been Valentín Castellanos, the New York City forward who is a figure in the US MLS. And, when it seemed that all was lost and the Argentine was well on his way to becoming a West Ham player in England, the situation changed because “Tati” does not have a Community passport and his passage to the Premier League is in decline. .
Valentín Castellanos was MLS champion. Photo: MLS
The Doll had asked for it in the summer. And he was the only player who lacked the lavish transfer River River made at the time. Therefore, as soon as the League Cup was over, the Doll put all the chips in Castellanos to replace Julián Álvarez, who will go to Manchester City after the round of 16 against Vélez. In any case, the coach knows that the negotiation is not easy, beyond the pressure that the 23-year-old from Mendoza can exert, who has already expressed his willingness to wear the red headband.
Other options? The River manager had thought of other possibilities. First, in Lucas Alario. The third scorer (with 41 points, behind Borré -55- and Julián Álvarez -51-) of the Gallardo era in River was called Enzo Francescoli but “Pipa” thanked him, said “no” and stated that his idea was to continue in European Football.
Lucas Alario wants to continue in Europe. Photo: AFP
And another name that emerged a few days ago was that of Miguel Borja. In general, the Colombian stated that he would continue in Junior, where he has a 3-year contract: “I am happy in Junior and I want to continue here”. In any case, after Barranquilla’s team was eliminated from the Copa Sudamericana, the player was no longer so domineering: “I’m not going to talk about the rumors at River Plate today out of respect for Junior and the fans. Now I think only of Junior“There were already consultations. And they could make an offer.
Miguel Borja is very careful in his statements. Photo: AFP
And there was also an interview with Lanús about the young striker José Manuel López and in the next few hours he could make an offer for 70% of the pass. From the management of “Garnet” they assure that they will not accept and that the price for the entire pass is 10 million dollars. They believe López’s fate will be in European football.
The “Flaco” José López, the jewel of Lanús. Photo: EFE / Juan Ignacio Roncoroni
But of course, if Suárez’s deal strengthens, the Millionaire will aim all the guns so that the Uruguayan is Julián Alvarez’s replacement in Gallardo’s team. Although it is clear that there is no money in Argentina that can be compared to the proposal for a European team. Perhaps he can weigh the mystique of playing in one of South America’s greats.
Source: Clarin