The striker that Fernando Ortiz wants costs US$5 million

After a semester to forget with América's strikers, Fernando Ortíz and the board headed by Santiago Baños are already looking for a new striker for the Apertura 2022. So far, several names have come up, including some from Liga MX, but it is a foreigner who is very attractive to the coaching staff.

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In previous days it was reported that Gustavo del Prete, Argentinean striker of Estudiantes de la Plata, is the man that Tano Ortíz wants for the next tournament. At the time it was said that it was only an interest, since before making a formal offer it was necessary to check if they had the money to acquire him.

As of Sunday, the Águilas have not sent any proposal to the South American team, but according to information from journalist Nahuel Ferreira, the Coapa team has already reached an agreement with del Prete, and now all that remains is to negotiate with Estudiantes. 

Will América release the 5 million?

It is not known when or how, but the most important thing is coming for America, to open the wallet to buy the 25-year-old striker. Gustavo's letter is valued at 5 million dollars, it was even mentioned that Montevideo City Torque, plans to acquire the player in full since so far it only has the rights to 60%. 

This means that until there is no further news, Santiago Baños and company must negotiate with two clubs to acquire the striker, with whom they intend to leave behind the four consecutive tournaments without reaching a local final.

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