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Armani leaves River, returns to Nacional

Overview

River Plate and veteran goalkeeper Franco Armani mutually terminated his eight‑and‑a‑half‑year contract on 8 July 2026. River announced the departure on 10 July, praising him as a “living legend” with 366 official matches, 158 clean sheets and ten trophies, including the 2018 Copa Libertadores win.

A press conference was held on 13 July at the Monumental, where Armani read a heartfelt farewell letter, thanked fans, family and teammates, and received a commemorative plaque from club president Stefano Di Carlo and former icons Norberto Alonso and Enzo Francescoli. He reiterated his record 965‑minute clean‑sheet streak in the Argentine Primera and highlighted his role in the 2018 Libertadores triumph.

Armani confirmed that his contract officially ended on 13 July and that he will resume his career with Colombian side Atlético Nacional, a club where he previously won the 2016 Libertadores. The club announced a short‑term deal without a transfer fee, providing experienced depth.

The ceremony also introduced 23‑year‑old Santiago Beltrán as the new first‑choice goalkeeper. River’s doors remain open, marking the close of a “golden era.”

Timeline

  1. about 11 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 15 sources
    Franco Armani departs River Plate, returns to Atlético Nacional

    Franco Armani, 39, ends his 8½‑year stint at River Plate after 10 titles and 366 matches, delivering an emotional farewell and announcing a return to Atlético Nacional in Colombia.

  2. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 14 sources
    Franco Armani leaves River Plate to rejoin Atlético Nacional

    River Plate ends Franco Armani’s 8½‑year stint, citing mutual agreement; the celebrated keeper returns to Atlético Nacional after ten titles, including the 2018 Copa Libertadores.

  3. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 11 sources
    Franco Armani to leave River Plate for Atlético Nacional

    Goalkeeper Franco Armani, 39, ends his eight‑year tenure at River Plate, rescinds his contract and will return to Colombia’s Atlético Nacional to finish his career, with River planning a farewell.

  4. 20 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    River Plate welcomes Franco Mastantuono visit and Franco Armani retirement announcement

    River Plate former youth star Franco Mastantuono visited the club’s Casa River, meeting young players, while veteran goalkeeper Franco Armani confirmed his retirement plan to finish his career at the club after

  5. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Franco Armani's River contract ends in 2026 as Atlético Nacional pursues his return

    River Plate goalkeeper Franco Armani, 39, will see his contract end in Dec 2026 after losing his spot to Santiago Beltrán; Atlético Nacional is in talks to bring him back, though River says he hasn’t asked togo

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