River Plate targets Álvaro Montoro, young talent from Botafogo
River Plate are considering signing Álvaro Montoro, a young midfielder from Botafogo, due to the Brazilian club's financial problems. Montoro fits well into coach Eduardo Coudet's plans as a creative midfielder.
River Plate's transfer market is in full swing, and in the last few hours, the name of Álvaro Montoro, a 19-year-old jewel who currently plays for Botafogo, has come to the fore. The Argentine club's interest came through his agent, which opens up the possibility of Montoro returning to Argentine football.
The talented attacking midfielder, who stood out in the youth teams at Vélez Sarsfield, is looking for an early exit from the Rio club due to the serious financial difficulties faced by Botafogo. The team is in debt with Vélez and faces disputes with FIFA, which makes the need to downsize the squad urgent to avoid severe sporting sanctions.
The possible signing of Montoro aligns perfectly with Eduardo Coudet's tactical plans. "Chacho" is prioritizing the search for a creative midfielder who can bring more dynamism to the attack, especially after Ian Subiabre's injury. Montoro, who has already played 52 games in Brazil with six goals and six assists, has remarkable versatility: he can act as a classic playmaker or move to the wings, playing on either side of the attack.