A dynamic River Plate attacker has caught the attention of FC Barcelona, sparking excitement as the Catalan giants eye a potential move.
The young attacker, who has caught the eye with his pace and finishing, has rejected multiple renewal offers from the Millonarios, leading to his exclusion from recent match squads.
As River Plate grapples with the potential loss of one of its brightest talents, the saga highlights the growing interest from top clubs abroad, threatening to disrupt Marcelo Gallardo’s plans just before a crucial Copa Libertadores clash.
The player fueling this drama is Ian Subiabre, the 19-year-old sensation from Comodoro Rivadavia whose blistering performances last season drew scouts from Barcelona, as reported by Soy del Millo.
Despite River’s urgency to secure his future ahead of their series against Palmeiras, Subiabre remains in limbo, omitted from the lineup for that pivotal game and even benched for the recent fixture against Atlético Tucumán.
Club president Jorge Brito and manager Gallardo have been direct in their approach, prioritizing the extension of key academy products amid interest from foreign clubs.
However, negotiations have hit a wall over the release clause, with River insisting on a staggering €100 million valuation, while Subiabre’s camp pushes for a more modest figure to facilitate potential moves.
River’s sporting directorate refuses to yield, viewing Subiabre as a cornerstone for their ambitions in domestic and continental competitions.
The impasse has left fans anxious, especially as the club eyes a deep run in the Libertadores.
Subiabre’s agent, Claudio Caniggia, is locked in talks, but the attacker’s preference for a Barcelona move—drawn by the allure of La Masia and the chance to link up with compatriot talents—complicates matters.
For River, this represents a significant setback. Losing Subiabre could fetch a windfall, but at the cost of on-pitch dynamism.
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