River Plate loses one of its best young defenders
Atletico Madrid is interested in signing River Plate defender Lautaro Rivero, according to AS. The coach Diego Simeone has been following the 22-year-old centre-back for several months after his impressive performances in the Argentine league.
Rivero is under contract until 2029 and is considered one of the best young defenders in the country. The Spanish club faces competition for the signing of the defender from Real Sociedad, Udinese, Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund.
What does this mean for River Plate?
River Plate expects a bid of over €10 million for Rivero's transfer. The Argentine club seeks to reduce its squad and salary budget. Atletico Madrid has already invested close to €100 million in the arrival of Alejandro Grimaldo, Morten Hjulmand and Kang-in Lee this summer.
What comes next?
Rivero is a left-footed centre-back who can also operate on the right side of defence. He has emerged as one of the best young defenders in Argentina thanks to his defensive awareness and ability to play out from the back.
The Argentine defender is 22 years old and is one of the best young defenders in the country. His transfer could be a significant blow for River Plate, which seeks to reduce its squad and salary budget. Atletico Madrid has already invested close to €100 million in the arrival of several players this summer.
