Marcelo Gallardo does not hide his preference for Ángel Correa , the Buenos Aires coach wants to make Angelito his star. He already tried to take him to Saudi Arabia and now he intends to get him to join River Plate . The millionaire coach returned to the Núñez team a few days ago, and his arrival is being noticed in terms of the signings.
Today the signing of Marcos Acuña was confirmed, from Sevilla FC, while Germán Pezzella 's release clause was recently paid to Real Betis Balompié. According to journalist Maxi Grillo on TNT SPORTS, the Rosario native is interested in Marcelo Gallardo.
Gallardo comes once again for Correa
The confidence that Gallardo has in him and the hope of being able to play for a big club like River would make Correa think twice. The number 10 wants to get minutes at Atlético , and although he accepts his role, he needs a change and to feel loved, important and a star. A bit like what happened to Julián Álvarez , who chose to come to Madrid to feel more of a protagonist in the team.
The signing of the forward would be a coup for the River Plate coach and a radical change for the Rosario native, who could venture to return to his country.
It has not gone unnoticed by anyone how important the Argentine national team is for the player trained in San Lorenzo de Almagro . Lionel Scaloni counts on him, but has never given him the place he believes he deserves and understands that it is because of the lack of minutes in Atlético . Ángel is in love with Madrid and the colchonero club, although he does not rule out leaving.
River can be the escape route
After nine years at Atlético de Madrid , a new and exciting challenge like playing for River Plate would make him change his mind. The Rosario native's contract with Atlético lasts until 2026, and at 29, after almost ten years in the red and whites, he could return to his country. His great desire has always been to play for Rosario Central , the team he has supported since he was a child; in his house he even has a mural of the Rosario fans.
Marcelo Gallardo wants a winning project that will take River Plate back to the top of the world. He would join players like Franco Mastantuono , who at 16 years old is already considered one of the great jewels of the world.
Real Madrid and Atlético are keeping an eye on him, despite his 45 million release clause. His other great asset is the young Claudio Echeverri , who has already been sold to Manchester City , and who remains at River Plate until December.
No less than 15 million euros
The millionaires are trying to keep him, but they are aware that he could leave earlier; perhaps Ángel Correa would be a potential replacement. Atlético de Madrid would never ask for less than 15 million for the Argentine footballer, that as a starting point.
Angelito Correa 's future is recurring; in every market his name usually appears linked to many European clubs and, lately, Saudi Arabian ones. From his country, along with an attempt by Boca Juniors years ago, it is one of the few times that he has been linked. Saudi Arabia remains in the rearguard for the Rosario star, although Gallardo would be the favourite to take him.