Club Atlético River Plate is close to signing midfielder Thiago Almada, who has not had a good season with Atlético de Madrid. The 25-year-old Argentine player has been linked with the Buenos Aires club after Brazilian side Palmeiras tried to sign him in January. According to ElDesmarque, Almada's agent, Agustín Jiménez, met with River Plate's front office duo, Enzo Francescoli and Pablo Longoria, to discuss the player's future. Almada has played 27 games with Atlético de Madrid, scoring three goals and providing one assist. The transfer fee for the player is 17 million euros, which would be the largest incoming transfer in the club's history. River Plate has just signed defender Nicolás Otamendi, who returns to Argentine football after winning the World Cup with the Argentine national team in 2022. The arrival of Almada at the club would be a major boost for the team, which is looking to regain its level in Argentine football. Over time, River Plate has proven to be an attractive club for Argentine players, who want to return to their country and play for a team with a great following. The club is working to reduce its payroll and sign Almada as soon as possible. The player has said that he has not closed the door to his return to Argentine football, which has generated excitement among River Plate fans. But the club knows that it will have to act fast if it wants to sign Almada, as other teams may also be interested in the player. So, the River Plate is working hard to convince Almada to join the team and become a key player in the squad.