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River begins to think about the future

Posted by Lucas Lugo 5.08.2010




With only two games left in the season, Angel Cappa has a clear idea in mind of what he wants his squad to look like next season. He has asked the board for four reinforcements for next season, including one goalkeeper, a defender, a central midfielder and a center forward.

He has asked the board to also extend Ariel Ortega’s contract, however he has put in doubt the continuity of Marcelo Gallardo and Matias Almeyda; The 36 year old and current captain of the squad is a fan favorite and one of the most regular players in the squad. Cappa said he does not picture Almeyda in the starting eleven, especially if the club seals the arrival of the Argentine International Mario Bolatti. Almeyda expressed his feelings to retire with the River Plate jersey despite having offers from the MLS, he has even stated that he would be willing to fight for a spot like the rest of the team.

In the next couple of days River hopes to finalize the agreement with an important investment group, the money will be used solely to improve the squad for next season, let’s not forget River will start next season in “direct relegation”.
River plans to break the market and sign players like David Trezeguet, Mauro Camoranesi, Andres D’Alesandro, Matias DeFederico, Mario Bolatti, Paolo Goltz and Juan Pablo Carrizo.

The French striker, who happens to be a River Plate fan, has expressed his desire to finish his career in River Plate, the main issue will be his salary, it will be hard for River to compete against other European clubs, but the club seems optimistic to seal the arrival of the former Juventus.

Camoranesi also finishes his contract with Juventus, the club has announced they will not renew his contract after being with the club for eight years. His agent, Sergio Fortunato, released the fact that there are three clubs interested in signing the Argentine-Italian midfielder, including Lyon, Cruz Azul and River Plate. Some say that Mauro has already reached an agreement with Daniel Passarella and would join River after the world cup. At age 33 he wants to return to Argentina, and finish his career in River Plate, club he also happens to be a follower of, like David Trezeguet.

Some of the players that will leave the squad are Oscar Ahumada to Veracruz, Diego Barrado, Gustavo Cabral, Marcelo Gallardo, Gustavo Canales, Rodrigo Archubi, Galmarini, Andres San Martin and Loeschbor.

It is also rumored that Sampdoria will offer 8 Million Euros for Rogelio Funes Mori, the 19 year old striker that astonished everyone against Boca Juniors this past summer. The club would most likely accept the offer, since he has not yet “exploded” his potential, and River is in no position to wait.

Along with the signings, Cappa plans to use bring out the best from players like Diego Buonannote, Facundo Afranchino, Pereyra, Mauro Diaz, Ciriliano, Daniel Villalba and Rogelio Funes Mori.

Two players that could return to the Club are Cristian Nasutti and Patricio Toranzo. Both would be welcome by the coach, especially Toranzo, one of the Pillars of Cappa’s squad in Huracan.

The future looks bright. Cappa and Passarella are qualified to get River out of this position, let’s hope Boca Juniors does the same thing, for the sake of Argentine Football.

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