Club Atlético River Plate shook up the Argentine soccer switch market by formally asserting the signing of Nicolás Otamendi. The skilled center-back appeared at the Monumental Stadium to finalize his take care of the millionaires’ membership, changing into the first main signing for the second half of the yr.
Contract signed and eyes on the World Cup
After efficiently passing his medical, the defender signed a contract that can tie him to the membership from July 1, 2026, till December 31, 2027. The signing passed off alongside membership president Stefano Di Carlo. Otamendi arrives in excellent type after a wonderful season with Benfica in Portugal, the place he performed 46 matches, a efficiency that secured him a spot in Argentina’s remaining squad for the upcoming World Cup. His official incorporation into the workforce will happen as soon as the World Cup is over.
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River nonetheless lively in the market
The Núñez management just isn’t stepping away from the market. At the express request of head coach Eduardo Coudet, talks are progressing to usher in Mauro Arambarri. At the similar time, the membership is engaged on the monetary framework to attempt to safe the high-profile signings of Giovanni Simeone and Ángel Correa.
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