Club Atlético River Plate is trying to convince Lucas Beltran to return to the team. The 25-year-old striker was sold to Fiorentina for €19.7m in the summer of 2023.

What happened?

Lucas Beltran was loaned to Valencia last season, where he scored three goals and gave two assists in 30 games. TyC Sports reports that the player is resisting a return to River Plate and prefers to stay in Europe.

Why it matters for Club Atlético River Plate

The sale of Lucas Beltran could be a blow to the team, which is looking to strengthen its attack. | Date | Team | Goals | | --- | --- | --- | | 2023 | Fiorentina | 0 | | 2023-2024 | Valencia | 3 |

What comes next?

River Plate is still trying to convince Lucas Beltran that returning to the team would be the best next step for his career. The agreement between Fiorentina and River Plate is worth €6m, with the condition that Fiorentina will retain 50% of any future sale.