Real Betis has shown interest and taken steps regarding Lautaro Rivero, a 22-year-old Argentine central defender from River Plate, as the club anticipates potential departures in its defense. Real Sociedad is also pursuing the player, and initial contacts were made two months ago. There is also interest in Rivero from other major leagues, with clubs such as Inter, Roma, Lazio, and Atlético Madrid also linked. Rivero joined River Plate in January 2024, has one cap for Argentina, and has made 18 appearances and scored one goal in the domestic league this season. River Plate needs to sell players to fund reinforcements for its manager, Coudet, and has not yet decided if Rivero will be permitted to leave. The club will only sanction the defender's departure for a strong offer and is exploring options such as retaining a percentage of future sales. According to recent reports from June 2026, River Plate's asking price is around €10 million. In May 2026, it was reported that Roma was considering an offer between €15-20 million. Rivero has a 100 million release clause, which serves as a protective measure to compel interested clubs to negotiate terms. He has a contract until the end of 2029, and his current Transfermarkt market value is €7.00m.