Overview
- Ángel Correa did not report for Tigres' preseason, which began Thursday, in a move that sources say is intended to press the club to allow a transfer to River Plate.
- Multiple reports say Correa and River have reached an agreement on salary and contract length, leaving inter-club negotiations as the remaining obstacle.
- Tigres officials say River has not submitted a formal offer and that the club will not accept a fee below the reported $18 million release clause.
- Tigres is considering fines or other sanctions for Correa's unannounced absence while continuing to describe him as a key part of the squad.
- Correa is a 31-year-old World Cup winner who joined Tigres from Atlético de Madrid and River, rebuilding under coach Eduardo Coudet, has made the transfer a priority as it seeks more reinforcements.