River Plate agreed with Atlético Madrid on the definitive signing of Thiago Almada for 20 million euros. The player returns to Argentina to join the squad.
What happened?
River Plate agreed with Atlético Madrid on the definitive signing of Thiago Almada for 20 million euros. The player returns to Argentina after shining in Brazil to join the squad.
Why it matters for River Plate?
The arrival of Thiago Almada strengthens the River Plate squad, which needs goals and creative play for the rest of the season. The player, with only 25 years old, returns to Argentina after shining in Brazil.
What comes next?
The club expects to have Almada as soon as possible, once the administrative procedures of the transfer are resolved. Already enabled for the Sudamericana, his debut date will depend on the times managed by the technical staff.
River Plate is currently in sixth place in the Liga Profesional Argentina, with 22 points and a streak of 6 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses in 16 games. The squad has scored 20 goals and received 15 in the current season, with a +5 difference. The club is 9 points behind the leaders of the competition, Rosario Central.
The signing of Thiago Almada is closed in about 20 million euros, making it the most expensive transfer in the club's history. The player will return to Argentina in the next hours to join the River Plate squad.
