River Plate was close to signing forward Santino Andino from Godoy Cruz, but a last-minute change significantly complicated his transfer, forcing the club from Nuñez to turn to 'Plan B'. Andino's move to River, who had shown a very good level in 2025 with Godoy Cruz, was practically a done deal, and everything was set for him to become the 'Millionario's' third reinforcement, having already signed midfielders Aníbal Moreno and Fausto Vera.
