According to several Argentinian media outlets, including El Intransigente and radio Splendid AM 990, Racing Club de Strasbourg wants to recruit River Plate midfielder Matias Galarza. The Alsatian club is reportedly the leading contender for this transfer, having surpassed Getafe. Discussions are said to be well advanced. According to these Argentinian media, the deal could be concluded for approximately $6 million (€5.26 million). River Plate owns 70% of the player's rights, with the remaining 30% belonging to his former club Talleres, and wants to use his performances at the World Cup to secure a profitable sale.

Strasbourg is one of several teams that has shown interest in Matias Galarza, a 24-year-old Paraguayan central midfielder who has returned to River Plate after a loan spell at Atlanta United. Olympiacos, Getafe, Sunderland, and Monza are also monitoring the player. It is expected that River Plate will increase Galarza's valuation from the pre-tournament asking price of €4.5 to €5 million due to his strong performances at the World Cup. The player has 18 caps and 4 goals for Paraguay. It is reported that he is keen on a move to Europe. Prior to the World Cup, his club had considered using him as part of a swap deal with Spanish teams. Galarza is under contract until the end of 2028 and has a current market value of €3.00m, according to Transfermarkt. During his recent loan, he made 10 league appearances. In May/June 2026, Atlanta United had a purchase option valued at approximately €5.6 million, which was not exercised.