After disappointment in the Copa Libertadores, River Plate is at risk of losing one of its key figures: Lucas Beltrán. The goalscorer of the team led by Martín Demichelis has attracted the attention of European clubs, with Fiorentina also showing interest. But now Roma, led by José Mourinho and starring Paulo Dybala, have entered the competition.
Roma have suddenly upped the tempo and made the Argentine club a formal offer for the 22-year-old forward. Although no financial details have been disclosed, the proposal is believed to be attractive enough to compete with Fiorentina in the Beltrán race.
Roma participates in the tender for a River Plate character
River Plate and Beltrán will weigh offers from both Italian teams as they decide the promising player’s future. River’s exit from the Copa Libertadores has hastened European teams’ intentions to secure the forward’s services.
Fiorentina are also in the running and are expected to make a formal offer for Beltrán in the coming hours. The proposal reportedly includes €18 million for 100% of the pass, plus an additional €5 million for achievable goals, which could provide a financial incentive for River Plate.
Despite the offers, River intends to negotiate a capital gain in the event of a future sale of Beltrán. This means that should the player be transferred again in the next few years, the Argentine club would receive a percentage of profits.
Lucas Beltrán’s future is at stake and the competition between Roma and Fiorentina brings a new dimension of intrigue to the transfer market. River Plate fans will be watching the decisions made in the coming weeks and getting ready to see if the talented Argentinian striker will continue his career in Europe.
