Tuttomercato reports that Atletico Madrid is interested in Lautaro Rivero and is preparing to compete with several Italian clubs to sign the player. According to the report, Atletico Madrid is ready to challenge Inter, Roma, Lazio, and Udinese for the River Plate player.

Lautaro Rivero has attracted the attention of Udinese. According to initial reports from Argentina, River Plate's economic demands for Lautaro Rivero's departure are around 10 million euros.

Lautaro Rivero, a 22-year-old Argentinian centre-back from River Plate, is considered a very likely departure in the summer. Udinese, Benfica, Roma, and Chelsea are listed as clubs that are interested in the player. The Argentina international has one cap. He joined his current club in January 2024 and his contract runs until the end of 2029. A report from May 2026 suggests Roma intends to propose a transfer fee of around €20 million. In early 2026, it was said that River Plate expected more than €30 million for a sale. His current Transfermarkt market value is €7.00m.