According to reports in the Argentine press, River Plate is offering eight million dollars for the acquisition of 50% of the rights of Antino, a player of Godoy Cruz. Journalist Sebastian Sur states that River Plate will make every effort to buy Antino, even though the player has communicated that he wants to continue his career in Greece with Panathinaikos. Antino is reported to have informed both his club management and River Plate that he prefers to play in Europe and advance his career.

According to Ole, the transfer of Santino Andino to River Plate has been cancelled after the player communicated to River Plate that he wants to play for Panathinaikos. Godoy Cruz had accepted an offer of 4 million dollars from River Plate for the full transfer rights, which also included bonuses and a percentage of any future sale. The agreement was brokered by Andino's former agent, Hernan Berman, but Andino's new agency, Roc Nation Sports, did not want it to be upheld and aims to bring the player to Europe.

According to Pasion River, Santino Andino has informed his inner circle that he does not wish to play for River Plate and his decision is final.

Godoy Cruz president Jose Mansur stated on TyCSports that the only offer received from Panathinaikos was rejected and a definitive agreement has been reached with River Plate for the sale of a portion of the player's rights. Mansur categorically denied rumors of a 7 million dollar offer for 50% of the rights. He also said it is false that Santino expressed a desire not to go to River Plate, adding that the player wants to play there and the agreement will be finalized without time pressure. Mansur mentioned there are external factors influencing the player but emphasized that Godoy Cruz intends to cooperate with River Plate and not with any other club.

Jose Mansur told TyCSports that Godoy Cruz reached an agreement with River Plate for the sale of Santino Andino. Mansur also denied reports that Andino does not want to play for River Plate.

German Balcarce reported that River Plate's offer to Godoy Cruz for Santino Andino consists of 2.5 million US dollars, an additional 2 million US dollars in bonuses, and a resale percentage in the event of a future sale.

Sport FM reports that Godoy Cruz wants to honor an agreement it has with River Plate for Santino Andino, which is for 4.5 million US dollars and has been in place for several days.

A report from 'El Sol' in Argentina stated that River Plate had a strong interest in acquiring Santino Andino and had reportedly reached an agreement with Godoy Cruz. However, Santino Andino's side clarified his preference for Panathinaikos, and Godoy Cruz ultimately sold him to Panathinaikos.

Sebastian Srur reported that it is highly unlikely Santino Andino will play for River Plate. According to Diario Ole, both River Plate and Flamengo are making significant efforts to sign the winger.

The president of Godoy Cruz, Jose Mansur, finalized an agreement for Santino Antino to join River Plate, which secured benefits beyond transfer fees. However, Antino has reportedly already rejected River Plate, having chosen Panathinaikos. River Plate has an agreement with Godoy Cruz but is unlikely to wait long for Antino, as he has made his choice.

According to TyC Sports, Godoy Cruz initially rejected River Plate's offer for Santino Andino. River Plate is optimistic about reaching an agreement because they are willing to include a 30% resale percentage, which makes Godoy Cruz prefer a deal with them over Panathinaikos. Negotiations between the clubs are ongoing. Both Nuñez and Mendoza believe the outcome could be positive, as Godoy Cruz would receive 30% of the player's rights from a future sale.

According to Gazzetta.gr, the president of Godoy Cruz, Jose Mansur, wants Santino Antino to join River Plate and is cooperating with the player's former agent, who also wants the deal for his own reasons. The message from Mansur was that the destination would be River Plate or nowhere. Through the actions of Mansur, River Plate remains in contention. The player's preference is reportedly for Panathinaikos, but the decision rests with Mansur.

According to Germán García Grova, Godoy Cruz continues to believe that Santino Andino will join River Plate, and the club president also desires this. Santino Andino has not yet decided on his future.

Journalist Pablo Calvari reported that Santino Andino definitively rejected the offer from River Plate after one month of negotiations. The first negotiation ended in failure for River Plate's president Yayito Cozza Di Carlo.

According to Sport FM, Santino Andino had an offer from River Plate and was not opposed to the possibility of playing there. However, due to the high number of players at River Plate, Santino Andino is inclined to join a club where he will have more playing time. Panathinaikos has submitted a financially superior offer for the player compared to River Plate's, which has been a decisive factor in his decision.

Cesar Luis Merlo stated that Santino Andino's side rejected the prospect of a transfer to River Plate. There are also reports that the president of Godoy Cruz, Manzur, wants to send the player to River Plate. According to reports from Argentina, Panathinaikos is mentioned as being ahead of River Plate in the acquisition of Santino Andino from Godoy Cruz. Flamengo is also involved, but the Greek club is considered the favorite according to reports.

Argentine media reported for days that River Plate was the leading contender for the young Argentina U20 international attacking midfielder. River Plate's offer was a fixed sum of 2 million dollars, plus 2 million dollars in bonuses for 80% of the 20-year-old player's rights. The situation changed due to a change in representation for Andino. He is now represented by Roc Nation, and the agency prefers to promote him to the European market.

River Plate is waiting for Santino Andino's answer, having essentially reached an agreement with Godoy Cruz. According to Sebastian Srur, who covers River Plate's news, the winger will choose between two teams. Recent reports in the country's media stated that there is optimism at River Plate and that the club is expecting the player's decision on Tuesday (6/1).

According to the newspaper Olé, River Plate had reached an agreement with Godoy Cruz to buy 50% of Santino Andino's rights for approximately 4.5 million dollars. AS confirms that a recent change of representation and Roc Nation Sports Brazil's strategy to seek opportunities in European or Brazilian football caused Santino Andino to wait before deciding on his next steps. The player's transfer to River Plate was previously considered near completion, but it did not proceed after he changed agents.

CalcioMercato reports that River Plate has been working for weeks to sign Santino Andino from Godoy Cruz. The player's new agency would prefer to send him to Europe. River Plate is making a final attempt to convince the agents.

At the request of manager Marcelo Gallardo, River Plate is preparing an offer to acquire Santino Andino, a 20-year-old Argentine-Italian winger, from Godoy Cruz. River Plate intentionally waited for the new management to be confirmed at the Mendoza-based club before starting any talks. With José Mansur now set for his third term as president, negotiations are expected to begin. Andino was a standout player for Godoy Cruz during a season that concluded with their relegation. River Plate's intention is to negotiate a loan with a purchase option, and no concrete figures or formal offers have been made yet. For Godoy Cruz, which needs to improve its finances, the key aspect of the deal will be the value of the purchase option. Andino has 14 caps for Argentina's U20 team and has a contract with Godoy Cruz until the end of 2026. According to Transfermarkt, he has a market value of €5.00m. Olympiakos Piraeus has also been recently linked with the player.