Club Atlético River Plate has everything ready to seal its ninth reinforcement in a record signing. On Thursday, the arrival of Thiago Almada was agreed, the 25-year-old offensive midfielder who was world champion and runner-up with the Argentine national team.
What happened?
The purchase of Almada will be made on a basis of 20 million euros for 100% of the card, plus bonuses and taxes.
Why is it important for Club Atlético River Plate?
The incorporation of Almada is an important reinforcement for the team, which seeks to improve its position in the Liga Profesional Argentina, where it currently ranks 6th with 22 points, 6W-4D-6L from 16 games, and a goal difference of +5.
What comes next?
Almada had already given his approval to River last Sunday by agreeing to his personal terms, and this week the most complex thing had to be resolved: the definitive understanding with Atlético Madrid, which in June 2025 paid 21 million euros to Botafogo for 50% of the midfielder's card. The team has invested around 70 million dollars in its nine reinforcements, and the incorporation of Almada is an important step to improve its position in the league, where it is 9 points behind leaders Rosario Central.
