In July 2024, during the Copa América break, Valentín Gómez traveled to Italy to finalize his arrival at River with the City Group playing a crucial intermediary role. The plan was for him to join the City Group, as a player for Palermo in Italy, and spend some time on loan at River. The transfer was to be completed for 10 million euros, matching his release clause. However, the move collapsed due to medical checks revealing a meniscal syndrome in his left knee.

In a previous transfer window, Palermo intended to buy Valentín Gómez's contract and then loan him to River Plate. However, a medical examination revealed a meniscus issue in his right leg, leading City Group, the owner of Palermo, to withdraw from the deal.

Valentín Gómez was close to joining River Plate on loan from Palermo, Italy, who were ready to pay his 10 million USD release clause. However, the medical examination revealed a meniscus issue in his right leg, which did not hinder his performance but led the business group to halt the transfer.

Valentín Gómez was close to joining Palermo in Italy on a permanent transfer. However, the transfer was halted due to a medical examination revealing a meniscus issue in his right leg. Gómez stated that the issue did not prevent him from training or performing at a high level, but City Group decided to back out of the $10 million transfer.