Atlético Madrid eye River’s Santiago Beltrán As Oblak’s heir
Atención River, as the Europa winter transfer window approaches, 22‑year‑old goalkeeper Santiago Beltrán has become a focal point for top clubs. His contract runs until 2027, includes a €25 million release clause, and he has already been recalled by Lionel Scaloni for the Selección Argentina.
In Núñez a marked unease has grown as the transfer window nears, directly linked to Beltrán’s rising profile. He currently guards the net for River under coach Leonardo Ponzio.
Fiorentina have shown clear interest, but Atlético Madrid are the primary suitors. Desde España, sources note that Atlético already plan a strategic replacement for Jan Oblak after his contract runs to 2028.
The Argentine’s physical attributes and technical skills match the profile Atlético envision for the future red‑and‑white goalkeeper. The deal is considered economically and logistically attractive for the club in España.
Beltrán’s release clause is set at €25 million and his River contract expires in 2027, aligning with Atlético’s financial plans. His Italian passport means he would not occupy a non‑EU slot, a factor that also keeps Fiorentina interested.
Atlético have already signed Juan Musso as an immediate option, yet they view Beltrán as the long‑term heir to Oblak. The club’s sporting director monitors every performance of the young keeper in Buenos Aires, anticipating a possible formal bid in the next market.
Beltrán’s record at River
SANTIAGO BELTRÁN has played 44 matches for RIVER, totalling 3,850 minutes since his last appearance against Aldosivi. He has kept 19 clean sheets and conceded 32 goals across all competitions.
In the Liga Profesional he has featured in 36 games, logging 3,225 minutes, conceding 29 goals and recording 15 clean sheets. These figures form the bulk of his experience at the club.
He added seven Copa Sudamericana outings, allowing three goals, keeping four clean sheets and playing 625 minutes. A single Copa Argentina appearance yielded no minutes and no goals conceded.