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Borussia Dortmund Scouts River Plate Teen Juan Cruz Meza

No formal bid has emerged, with the 17-year-old tied to River through December 2026 under a reported $30 million release clause.

Overview

  • German outlet SkySport, cited by Argentine media, reports Dortmund sent observers to Buenos Aires and watched Meza with River’s reserves after missing a first-team match.
  • River has received no concrete offers, and Dortmund is described as continuing to monitor the attacker’s development.
  • Meza’s deal runs to December 31, 2026, with his release clause widely reported at 30 million, though outlets differ on whether the figure is in euros or dollars.
  • The attacking midfielder debuted for River’s first team on July 13, has eight senior appearances, has not been in selections since late August, and was left out of Argentina’s U-17 World Cup squad.
  • River’s concern over retaining prospects has grown after the recent sale of Franco Mastantuono to Real Madrid, while reports note Dortmund is also tracking Cruzeiro left back Kaua Prates, making two South American signings in one window seen as unlikely.