River Plate signs Francisco Ortega until 2030, strengthening the team's defense under Eduardo Coudet's direction. The Argentine club announced the arrival of Francisco Ortega until 2030, strengthening the team's defense under the direction of Eduardo Coudet. Ortega, a defender, signed his contract alongside the president Stefano Di Carlo, according to an official statement. The agreement includes a duration of 5 million euros, according to estimates from Argentine media. River Plate has added another player to its lineup for the upcoming commitments. Ortega will now be at the disposal of Coudet, who has been working on the defensive area in the recent transfer windows. The team is sixth in the Liga Profesional Argentina with 22 points, 6 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses in 16 games. River Plate is 9 points behind the leaders Rosario Central in the league. Ortega scored 20 goals and conceded 15 in the current season, resulting in a 5-goal advantage for the team. The team is in a competitive position for the title, but still has a lot of work ahead.