River Plate shakes up the market with a move that completely changes its sports project. The Argentine team made one of the most important operations in the market and secured a figure of international stature with a long-term link. The new reinforcement has already signed and is ready to start a new stage in Buenos Aires.
What happened?
River Plate made official the signing of Thiago Almada, who signed his contract on Monday and formally began a new stage in his career after his passage through European football. The Argentine midfielder, 25 years old, sealed a link with the Millonario team that will extend until December 31, 2030, becoming one of the big sports bets of the institution for the next seasons.
Why it matters for River Plate?
The attacker was part of the Argentine team that won the 2022 Qatar World Cup and returns to his country's football after having developed most of his last years' career abroad. Before concretizing his arrival at Núñez, Almada belonged to Atlético de Madrid, a club that officially confirmed having reached an agreement with River Plate for his transfer.
What comes next?
Several reports place the value of the operation around 20 million euros, a figure that places the movement among the most important made by an Argentine club in the last years. River thus reinforces its project with a player who can act as a playmaker as well as on the wings, bringing creativity, imbalance and international experience to its attack.
A new stage begins at the Monumental
After completing his incorporation, Almada will be at the disposal of coach Eduardo Coudet and will join the first team's training sessions to begin his adaptation to the new sports project. His arrival also means the return to Argentine football of one of the most recognized players of his generation, now with a contract that ties him to River for more than four seasons.
Current context
River Plate is currently in sixth place in the Argentine Professional League, with 22 points obtained in 16 games, and is 9 points behind the leaders Rosario Central. In the current season, the team has scored 20 goals and has received 15, with a +5 goal difference.
