La Liga
River Plate has intensified its interest in signing Gonzalo Montiel and has raised its offer to finalize his return from Sevilla, as reported by Relevo. The 28-year-old right-back is determined to return to his homeland after his stints in LaLiga and the Premier League, where he did not achieve the expected prominence.
Despite the gratitude he feels towards Sevilla, Montiel has made it clear that his time in Spain has come to an end, and now the Argentine club is willing to offer a sum higher than the previously rejected three million euros, aiming to close the deal in the following days.
River Plate wants Gonzalo Montiel
The defender, who came through the River Plate youth system and played in the first team between 2016 and 2021, is back in the orbit of his beloved club, hoping to reunite with the family that watched him grow. Following a 2023-24 season marked by a loan spell at Nottingham Forest, Montiel returned to Sevilla, but his involvement has been minimal, restricted to cup matches where he has proven his worth, even scoring a goal against Olot. His limited playing time has led both him and the Sevilla sporting management to view his exit favorably, especially now that the possibility of signing Ruben Vargas and Juninho is close to being finalized.
The conclusion of the investigation into alleged charges of sexual abuse, which had impacted his career, has also been a significant factor in River Plate deciding to push for his signing. With the case now closed, Montiel is preparing to return to Argentina and continue his career at the club that gave him the opportunity to shine internationally, reuniting with old friends and former teammates like Enzo Pérez, Marcos Acuña, and other ex-Sevilla players.
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