# Matías Galarza joins Inter Miami on loan from River Plate

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/river-plate-player-transfer-negotiations
> Updated: 2026-09-02T01:06:30.000Z. Sources: 32. Developments: 2.

Inter Miami has officially announced the signing of Paraguayan midfielder Matías Galarza on a one-year loan from River Plate. The agreement includes a conditional mandatory purchase clause: if Galarza participates in at least 66 percent of the club’s official matches during his tenure, Inter Miami will pay approximately $3 million for 50 percent of his rights, while River Plate retains the remaining share.

Galarza, 24, is a standout performer from the 2026 World Cup and returns to Major League Soccer following a previous stint with Atlanta United, as well as experience in Brazil with Vasco da Gama and Coritiba. His signing is intended to bolster the Inter Miami midfield to play alongside teammates including Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, and Rodrigo de Paul, following the departure of David Ruiz to Red Bull New York.

The move follows a period of uncertainty for Galarza at River Plate, where he had been training separately from the main squad after falling out of the club’s tactical plans.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Inter Miami signs Matías Galarza on loan from River Plate

Inter Miami has signed Paraguayan midfielder Matías Galarza on a one-year loan from River Plate, with a $3 million option to purchase based on match appearances.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/river-plate-negotiates-exits-for-galarza-fonda-and-lautaro-rivero

### 2026-08-24: Olimpia negotiates loan for Matías Galarza Fonda from River Plate

Olimpia is negotiating an 18-month loan with an obligation to buy for midfielder Matías Galarza Fonda from River Plate, despite potential FIFA registration hurdles.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olimpia-negotiates-loan-for-matas-galarza-fonda-from-river-plate

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