Monterrey is another club competing to acquire Gonzalo Montiel, posing a challenge to River Plate's efforts to finalize the deal. The Mexican club has entered the race along with Sao Paulo, increasing the competition for the Argentine right-back. Montiel, who is currently with Sevilla, is expected to leave because of limited playtime and financial fair play considerations at the Spanish club. The coming weeks will be critical as Monterrey attempts to secure the player known for scoring the decisive penalty for Argentina in the 2022 World Cup final.