Club Atlético River Plate has announced the signing of Nicolás Otamendi, a 38-year-old Argentine international center-back, until December 31, 2027. Otamendi returns to Argentina after 16 years abroad, where he played for Porto, among other teams. With this signing, the Millionaires surpass Atlético de Madrid in the number of World Cup winners on their roster. Coach Eduardo Coudet already had Franco Armani, Gonzalo Montiel, Germán Pezzella, and Marcos Acuña on his squad. Now Otamendi joins, bringing the number of World Cup winners on the team to five. Atlético de Madrid had reached six World Cup winners on their roster, but currently only has three: Julián Álvarez, Nahuel Molina, and Ángel Correa. Otamendi's arrival is a significant boost for Club Atlético River Plate, which aims to consolidate its position in the Liga Profesional Argentina. Otamendi is an experienced and skilled player who can bring a lot to the team. The signing of Otamendi is big news for Club Atlético River Plate fans, who hope to see their team have a good performance in the next season. And with Otamendi on board, the team's chances of success have increased. But the season is long, and there are many challenges ahead. So, the team will have to work hard to achieve their goals. Otamendi's experience will be crucial in helping the team navigate the tough Argentine league.
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Club Atlético River Plate signs Nicolás Otamendi
Club Atlético River Plate announces the signing of Nicolás Otamendi, a 38-year-old Argentine international center-back, until 2027, surpassing Atlético de Madrid in number of World Cup winners
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