TYC reports on 28-year-old Argentine defensive midfielder Santiago Ascacibar's subtle preference for River Plate over Boca Juniors. Santiago Ascacibar expressed a subtle preference for River Plate over Boca Juniors, mentioning his familiarity with Enzo Pérez at River, which would help him adapt better. However, no formal move materialized, and Ascacibar maintained his loyalty to Estudiantes, showing no intention to move. His contract with Estudiantes is set to expire on December 31, 2026, and Transfermarkt currently estimates his market value at €7.00m.