European clubs chase River's breakthrough keeper Santiago Beltrán
In the shadow of the Monumental, River's training ground hums as SANTIAGO BELTRÁN's future dominates conversations, with Atlético Madrid, Fiorentina and Aston Villa all monitoring the Argentine keeper ahead of the upcoming transfer window and clubs are weighing potential bids this summer.
European clubs circle the River goalkeeper
His 2026 performances placed him among the standout Argentine players, earning a call‑up from Lionel Scaloni. The displays have attracted interest from several European clubs.
Atlético de Madrid have signalled a desire to sign the youngster as a future replacement for Jan Oblak. Oblak, the 33‑year‑old Slovenian, has spent twelve seasons with the club and is contracted until 2028.
Fiorentina have already consulted conditions and Italian media suggest they view Beltrán as a possible successor to David de Gea. Aston Villa have also placed the goalkeeper on their shortlist.
River have not yet received any formal offers. The board have set a price of US$15 million, an amount the three interested parties could meet. Simultaneously, the club aim to extend his contract to the end of 2030 and insert a US$100 million release clause.
National team role and career statistics
Beltrán is part of Lionel Scaloni’s squad for friendlies against Uruguay and Costa Rica. Following Emiliano Martínez’s mandibular fracture, he could see more minutes but must still compete with Juan Musso and Gerónimo Rulli.
After the internationals he will return to RIVER for the Clausura playoffs, the first tie against Lanús at the Monumental in the round of 16. RIVER will look to progress, capture the title and secure a place in the 2027 Copa Libertadores.
To date he has featured in 44 matches, totalling 3,850 minutes, keeping 19 clean sheets while conceding 32 goals across all competitions. In the Liga Profesional he has added 36 appearances, 3,225 minutes, 29 goals against and 15 clean sheets.
In the Copa Sudamericana he played seven games, 625 minutes, allowed three goals and recorded four clean sheets. He also made a single Copa Argentina appearance without logging minutes or conceding.