River Plate Completes €20 Million Signing of Thiago Almada from Atlético de Madrid
River Plate has finalized an agreement with Atlético de Madrid for the permanent transfer of Thiago Almada. Reports from Olé and various Argentine media outlets confirm that the deal amounts to approximately €20 million ($23 million) for complete ownership of the player’s rights.
With this move, Almada becomes the most expensive transfer in the history of the Buenos Aires club.
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The player is set to travel to Argentina shortly to join his new team. River has already registered Almada to compete in the Copa Sudamericana.
At just 25 years old, Almada makes an earlier-than-expected return to Argentina after his progression in Brazilian football, which began with his breakout performance at Vélez in 2018. His return is a significant boost for a squad in need of scoring and creative play as they move forward in the season.
River did not disclose details regarding the duration of the contract or other specific terms in its announcement. The exact date of his official presentation remains unannounced.
The club is eager to have Almada ready for action as soon as possible, pending the completion of administrative processes related to the transfer. Cleared to participate in the Sudamericana, his debut will be subject to the coaching staff’s decisions.
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River Plate reached an agreement with Atlético de Madrid for the permanent signing of Thiago Almada. According to Olé and several Argentine media outlets, the deal is worth around €20 million ($23 million) for 100% of the player’s rights.
In this way, Almada becomes the most expensive transfer in the history of the Buenos Aires club.
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The player will travel to Argentina in the coming hours to join the squad. In fact, River has already registered him to play in the Copa Sudamericana.
Almada returns to Argentina earlier than expected, at just 25 years old, after making the jump to Brazilian football following his breakthrough at Vélez in 2018. His return strengthens a squad that needs goals and creativity for the rest of the season.
River did not specify the length of the contract or other terms of the deal in its statement. The exact timetable for his official presentation has also not yet been revealed.
The club hopes to have Almada available as soon as possible, once the administrative formalities of the transfer are completed. Already cleared for the Sudamericana, his debut date will depend on the coaching staff’s plans.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
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