Overview
- An initial understanding had River purchasing 50% of Carrizo’s rights for about $6 million in fixed fees and bonuses.
- River officials say Vélez introduced contractual penalties late in talks, asserting the collapse was due to terms rather than the player’s preferences.
- Carrizo is set to remain at Vélez under Guillermo Barros Schelotto unless a European club presents an offer.
- This marks River’s third failed winger pursuit of the window after Gianluca Prestianni and Santino Andino, prompting Marcelo Gallardo and the board to reopen their search.
- River turned to Carrizo after deeming Andino’s arrival unviable, with Panathinaikos raising its bid for the Godoy Cruz talent.