The situation between Muniain and River Plate has taken a new turn. Although just a few days ago his arrival seemed closer and the player’s dream could come true, his signing by the Buenos Aires club appears to be drifting away. The negotiations in Madrid last week between the player’s agent, Omar Rodríguez, and Matías Patanian, the club’s vice president, were positive. The freeing up of a foreign player slot after Paulo Díaz’s naturalization further facilitated the operations. However, just one day after the return of official competition in Argentina, the positions have changed.
According to Olé, the priority for Martín Demichelis and the club’s sports management is to compensate for the departure of Ezequiel Barco to Russian football and to incorporate a speedy midfielder. A position that does not align with the former Athletic Club player. Additionally, the Millonario has been quite active in this transfer window, bringing in Franco Carboni, Gattoni, Ledesma, Peña Biafore, and Adam Bareiro, so they must approach the market with caution and precision.
To these circumstances, his lack of knowledge of South American football is added, tied to the fact that his only experience as a professional footballer has been in Bilbao. The adaptation time could be even longer than usual, and the player is in the final stage of his career. Hours pass and River’s caution is an obstacle that does not favor the Navarra player at all.
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