Thiago Almada thanks fans in San Juan and fuels River Plate transfer talk

Argentina's World Cup champion Thiago Almada visited San Juan, where he was greeted by dozens of supporters, signed jerseys and posed for photos before departing with a brief "Gracias a todos" message.

Later, Almada posted a photo of himself on a boat to his Instagram account. River Plate fans interpreted the image as a possible hint that the 23‑year‑old midfielder, currently owned by Atlético Madrid, could join the club. The post sparked renewed speculation about a transfer, though no agreement has been reached and Atlético Madrid retains control of his registration.

Both events occurred amid broader market activity for Argentine internationals, but no concrete move has been confirmed.