River Plate was on the verge of signing Godoy Cruz forward Santino Andino, but a last‑minute change of agent made the deal almost impossible. With the transfer in doubt, the Núñez club had to resort to a “Plan B.”
The 20‑year‑old, who took part in the 2025 U‑20 World Cup, had proven himself and became one of Argentina’s top prospects. However, ending his relationship with agent Hernán Berman—who was close to coach Marcelo Gallardo and River’s board—forced Andino to turn to an international agency focused on keeping him in Europe.
Italian side Como also showed interest and could offer a figure near seven million dollars, but the negotiations collapsed.
With Andino’s move out of reach, River Plate opted for 26‑year‑old forward Tadeo Allende, who had an outstanding season with Inter Miami, playing alongside Lionel Messi and helping win the MLS title by scoring 20 goals in 37 matches.
