After Manchester City had left with Claudio Echeverri, and Real Madrid insured the signing of Franco Mastantuono, Barcelona set their sights on the newest Sterret that emerges from the Academy in El Monumental. Mastantuono is the latest talented teenager who makes the leap to Europe, following Echeverri and Before that, Julian Alvarez.
According to TNT Sports Brasil, Barcelona is interested in river wing Ian Subiabre. The 18-year-old has already told River Plate that he will renew his deal with the club, with his current contract in 2026, with an extension of two years planned for Subiabre.
Barcelona is expected to continue discussions about a possible step, in which President Joan Laporta has good relationships with the player of the player and former Argentina International Claudio Caniggia. His representatives have been in the Catalan capital several times this year to talk about a deal, although it is expected to be a movement that will be delayed well in the future because of the financial situation Barcelona. They may wait until his deal is closer to the end of negotiations.
As is the case for most top talents that come from Latin -America, there are other parties interested in Subiabre. His talents have attracted the attention of Arsenal and Chelsea. Subiabre has a release clause of € 30 million in its deal, but Barcelona is not expected to activate it.
Subiare has yielded a reputation in Argentina and scored three times in his six performances in front of 20. However, he stays on the edge of the first team of the river, with 18 performances under Marcelo Gallardo, but only two of those starts. This year he also managed his first goal against Rosario Central in March.