
Chelsea and Barcelona Compete for Argentine Talent
The young Argentine Ian Subiabre, an 18-year-old winger from River Plate, has become the focus of major European clubs, most notably Chelsea and Barcelona, due to his remarkable performance in recent times, according to the website "Fichajes".
Subiabre's contract with River Plate ends in December 2026, amidst stalled renewal negotiations. Reports indicate that the current release clause is around 30 million euros, while the Argentine club aims to raise it to 100 million euros, while the player's agents are trying to reduce it to about 35 or 40 million euros.
According to the same source, Chelsea has been monitoring the player since the beginning of 2025 as part of its strategy to sign young talents from South America, while Barcelona has had informal talks with the player's representatives, considering signing him in the future if the renewal continues to be absent.
Since rising to the first team, Subiabre has participated in 20 matches across all competitions this season, delivering impressive performances, and he has excelled with Argentina's youth teams, making him an attractive option for European clubs.
Subiabre's contract with River Plate ends in December 2026, amidst stalled renewal negotiations. Reports indicate that the current release clause is around 30 million euros, while the Argentine club aims to raise it to 100 million euros, while the player's agents are trying to reduce it to about 35 or 40 million euros.
According to the same source, Chelsea has been monitoring the player since the beginning of 2025 as part of its strategy to sign young talents from South America, while Barcelona has had informal talks with the player's representatives, considering signing him in the future if the renewal continues to be absent.
Since rising to the first team, Subiabre has participated in 20 matches across all competitions this season, delivering impressive performances, and he has excelled with Argentina's youth teams, making him an attractive option for European clubs.