River Plate, Talleres lock horns over Fattori's $2.5M transfer
River’s bid for the 33-year-old midfielder faces Talleres’ late surge, testing Coudet’s squad-building plan.
5 million move for Argentinos Juniors midfielder Federico Fattori, but Talleres de Córdoba has thrown a late wrench into the deal by entering the race. Fattori, 33, has been a rock in midfield for ‘El Bicho’ this season, logging 21 appearances across the Apertura and Copa Libertadores. River’s pursuit reflects Eduardo Coudet’s push to reshape a midfield that has struggled for consistency under his watch.
The reported bid values Fattori at a premium for a player pushing 34, but River’s hierarchy sees veteran presence as non-negotiable in a squad still transitioning. Talleres’ sudden interest complicates the equation: the club has accelerated its own recruitment timeline, viewing Fattori as the missing piece to tighten their midfield before the transfer window slams shut. Negotiations are fluid, with both clubs working against the same deadline.
