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River and Vélez Strike Deal in Principle for 50% of Maher Carrizo, Pending Player Approval

The pact calls for a $6.5 million net upfront buy for half his rights, leaving the 19-year-old to choose between River and potential European offers.

Overview

  • Reports detail a structure in which River acquires 50% of Carrizo’s economic rights and Vélez retains the other half to share in any future sale.
  • Payment terms call for about $6.5 million net (roughly $8.5 million gross) in a single installment within 15 days of signing, with no financing.
  • The move remains contingent on Carrizo’s consent as he evaluates River against possible bids from Europe following a recent switch to agent Augusto Paraja.
  • Despite the negotiations, Vélez used Carrizo in Saturday’s preseason friendlies against Midland, starting him in the second match that finished 1-0 to the visitors.
  • If completed, Carrizo would be River’s fourth addition after Fausto Vera, Aníbal Moreno and Matías Viña, a shift from Vélez’s prior $16 million release-clause stance.