Argentinian centre-forward Giovanni Simeone, 31, was interested in River Plate during the summer but he reconsidered a move after president Urbano Cairo, sporting director Gianluca Petrachi, and coach Ignazio Abate personally intervened. Simeone joined Torino in July 2026, and his contract is valid until June 2028. The forward has 6 caps and 1 goal for Argentina. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €7.00m. Sevilla was also linked with him during the summer.