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Aston Villa tracking River Plate goalkeeper Santiago Beltrán

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 2:50 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Aston Villa tracking River Plate goalkeeper Santiago Beltrán

Summary

Aston Villa is reportedly monitoring 21-year-old goalkeeper Santiago Beltrán of River Plate. Beltrán has emerged as the first-choice keeper, playing 26 matches with 13 clean sheets this season. Despite the interest, no official bid has been made, and River Plate is aware of the potential for increased European interest. His current release clause is around €21.3 million, but River is considering raising it due to Villa's attention. The situation remains at the scouting stage, with Villa's interest reflecting their ambition to identify promising talent.

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Latest Updates

•Aston Villa watches River Plate's Santiago Beltrán.
•Beltrán has 13 clean sheets in 26 matches this season.
•No official offer has been made by Aston Villa.
•River Plate may increase Beltrán's release clause.
•Beltrán received his first senior Argentina call-up.

Latest Updates

2:50 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Aston Villa interested in move for 21-year-old South American star

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