The chilean football transfer market has been buzzing with anticipation as University of Chile and Octavio Rivero remain at the center of a high-stakes negotiation. The Blues have set their sights on the Uruguayan striker, but despite weeks of back-and-forth, a deal has yet to materialize.
Last Friday, University of Chile made what was believed to be one of their final offers to barcelona SC in hopes of securing rivero’s transfer. The Azul Sports Center was confident the deal would be sealed over the weekend, but the outcome fell short of expectations. Reports from Ecuador revealed that the offer from La Cisterna—just over $1.2 million—remains below what the Ecuadorian club is seeking [1].
Rivero’s Arrival Delayed Amid Key Week for the U
Gustavo Álvarez, the coach of University of Chile, had hoped to integrate Rivero into the squad by this Monday. The goal was to prepare the team with the Uruguayan forward for the upcoming Super Cup clash against Colo Colo. Though, with negotiations stalled, Álvarez will have to wait longer for Rivero’s potential arrival [2].While his future hangs in the balance, Rivero continues his preseason with Barcelona SC. Yet, the striker has dropped subtle hints about his desire for a new chapter. On his official Instagram account, Rivero removed the description identifying him as a Barcelona player and deleted his profile photo featuring the club’s jersey. These actions have fueled speculation about his intentions [3].
Key points at a Glance
| Detail | Data |
|———————————|———————————————————————————|
| Negotiating Parties | University of Chile and Barcelona SC |
| Player in Focus | Octavio Rivero |
| Latest Offer | $1.2 million (from University of Chile) |
| Coach’s Plan | Gustavo Álvarez aimed to prepare Rivero for the super Cup |
| Rivero’s Social Media Moves | Removed Barcelona-related details from Instagram |
As the week unfolds, University of Chile faces mounting pressure to finalize the deal. For now, rivero remains a Barcelona SC player, leaving fans and the coaching staff in suspense. Will the blues meet Barcelona’s demands, or will this transfer saga take another unexpected turn? Only time will tell.
