River Plate breaks the market with Almada's transfer, joining the most expensive purchases in South America. The midfielder of the National Team became the most expensive transfer in the history of Argentine football, with a price of 20 million euros. However, this amount not only surprises at the local level, but also on the continent, as this incorporation has joined the most expensive ones made in South America.
In an era where only Brazilian teams were making purchases with impossible-looking figures, River managed to get in the middle. However, the purchase of Almada is far from the most important one made on the continent, but for the first time a non-Brazilian team managed to get into the discussion.
The most expensive purchases made in South America are:
- Lucas Paquetá, from West Ham to Flamengo - 42 million
- Gerson, from Zenit to Cruzeiro - 27 million
- Vitor Roque, from Barcelona to Palmeiras - 25.5 million
- Danilo, from Nottingham Forest to Botafogo - 23 million
- Samuel Lino, from Atlético de Madrid to Flamengo - 22 million
River Plate is currently in sixth place in the Liga Profesional Argentina, with 22 points in 16 games, and 6 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses. In terms of goals, they have scored 20 and received 15, with a positive balance of +5. The team is 9 points behind the leaders Rosario Central.
What happened with Almada's transfer to River Plate?
Almada's transfer to River Plate broke the market of purchases in South America. The midfielder of the National Team became the most expensive transfer in the history of Argentine football, with a price of 20 million euros.
Why is it important for River Plate?
The purchase of Almada is important for River Plate because it joins the most expensive purchases in South America. This shows that the team is willing to invest in quality to improve its performance in the Liga Profesional Argentina.
What's next?
River Plate must continue working to improve its performance in the Liga Profesional Argentina. With Almada's arrival, the team has an opportunity to improve its game and achieve the goals set for the season.
