Official: Beltran returns to River Plate from Fiorentina for €6m
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Lucas Beltrán officially completes a permanent transfer from Fiorentina back to River Plate for a reported €6 million fee.
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Attributed to original sourceLucas Beltran has finally accepted a move to River Plate , with Fiorentina pocketing €6m and 50 per cent of the future sale fee.
There had already been suggestions in Italy and Argentina over the last week that the two clubs were in full agreement.
The problem, as it was last year , was getting the striker to accept a return to South America, because he was adamant that he’d be able to break the European Leagues at the age of 25.
Now River Plate have announced that the player has joined them again, on loan until June 2027 with an obligation to buy.
Beltran back at River Plate epa11687970 Fiorentina’s foward Lucas Beltran celebrates after scoring a goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match ACF Fiorentina vs AS Roma at Artemio Franchi Stadium in Florence, Italy, 27 October 2024. EPA-EFE/CLAUDIO GIOVANNINI This represents a return for Beltran, who spent time in the River Plate academy before his €19.7m transfer to Fiorentina in the summer of 2023.
He had been pushed towards a comeback last summer when told to find himself a new club, but instead went to Valencia on loan.
After scoring three goals with two assists in 30 competitive games, the versatile forward was returned to Florence.
Multiple sources in Argentina are confident Fiorentina will pocket €6m for effectively half of his contract, so are owed 50 per cent of any future sale fee.
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What happened
After failing to establish himself at Fiorentina following his move from River Plate, Lucas Beltrán has officially returned to the Argentine club for a reported €6 million. The forward had struggled for consistent playing time in Serie A and will look to revive his career in familiar surroundings. The deal represents a significant loss for Fiorentina on their initial investment, as the Italian side had paid around €15-20m for his services.
Chance analysis
Beltrán's return to River Plate closes a disappointing European chapter for a player who showed promise in Argentine football. For Fiorentina, this is a quiet retreat from an investment that didn't pay off, freeing up wage bill and a non-EU/foreign roster slot. For River Plate, reacquiring a proven goal-scorer from their system on the cheap could provide a timely attacking boost. The fee suggests Fiorentina are taking a haircut, reinforcing the growing trend of South American clubs negotiating favorable buy-back terms.
Fiorentina lose squad depth in attack; River Plate gain a returning forward who knows the club and league well.
Fiorentina lose a forward option but gain financial relief and a roster slot; River Plate add a quality attacking reinforcement for their domestic campaign.