Overview

• The 18-year-old forward entered as a substitute and netted Argentina’s third goal in a 3-1 win over Cuba in Chile.
• Subiabre said he felt good and stayed calm through recent uncertainty, expressing happiness after scoring on debut.
• His current River Plate deal runs through late 2026, and multiple reports say there is a verbal agreement to extend it to December 2028 with a significant pay raise.
• The reported new contract includes a $100 million release clause, with the club indicating the agreement is close and the signature still pending.
• The AFA, led by Claudio Tapia, mediated to ensure his participation, and one outlet reports a contingency to return him to Buenos Aires if talks were to stall.