River Plate 2026 overhaul: Almada near Flamengo, squad trim

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [SPORTS] 7 sources

   Thiago Almada near €30 million transfer from Atletico Madrid to Flamengo

   Flamengo is close to signing Thiago Almada from Atletico Madrid for €27‑30 million on a four‑year deal, with director José Boto leading talks and payment terms still to be finalised.

2. 2 days ago

   [SPORTS] 7 sources

   River Plate trims squad, sidelining three players and seeks transfers

   River Plate has sidelined Matías Galarza, Kevin Castaño and Kendry Páez, training them separately while pursuing transfers—Bologna leads interest in Galarza—to free a foreign slot and recover costs.

3. 5 days ago

   [SPORTS] 23 sources

   Flamengo pushes for Almada as Botafogo rejects Palmeiras' Danilo offer

   Flamengo advances talks to sign Thiago Almada for up to €30 million, while Botafogo rejects Palmeiras’ €28 million offer for Danilo, keeping him at the club.

4. 5 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

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

   Thiago Almada thanked San Juan fans before an Instagram boat photo sparked River Plate transfer speculation, though no deal is confirmed.

5. 9 days ago

   [SPORTS] 6 sources

   River Plate launches massive squad overhaul after Copa Argentina loss

   River Plate begins a 15‑player squad purge after a Copa Argentina loss, citing a club decision, while dealing with a Driussi injury and an uncertain future for Juanfer Quintero.

6. 10 days ago

   [SPORTS] 6 sources

   Thiago Almada draws interest from Flamengo, Juventus and other clubs

   Thiago Almada, Atlético Madrid midfielder, attracts offers from Flamengo (potential €30 m bid), Juventus (loan option) and others, while River Plate holds a verbal €20 m deal for 50 % rights.

7. 15 days ago

   [SPORTS] 14 sources

   Flamengo targets Argentine midfielder Thiago Almada amid River Plate competition

   Flamengo is negotiating a financially backed bid for Argentine midfielder Thiago Almada, competing with River Plate’s €20 million offer, pending the player’s decision after the 2026 World Cup.

8. 16 days ago

   [SPORTS] 9 sources

   River Plate set to sell Paraguayan midfielder Matías Galarza as European clubs show interest

   River Plate will sell Paraguayan midfielder Matías Galarza, whose World Cup 2026 form sparked interest from Getafe, Italian Serie A clubs and Cruzeiro, as the club seeks $6.5 million for his 70 % rights.

9. 20 days ago

   [SPORTS] 4 sources

   River Plate agrees €20 million deal for 50% of Thiago Almada, Flamengo also eyes the midfielder

   River Plate has agreed a €20 m deal with Atlético for 50% of Thiago Almada, while Flamengo also pursues the Argentine midfielder.

10. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    River Plate eyes $20 million deal for Thiago Almada

    River Plate has reached a verbal pact with Atlético de Madrid to buy 50% of Thiago Almada’s rights for about €20 million, pending his decision after the World Cup.

11. 29 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    River Plate midfielder Giuliano Galoppo draws interest from Italian club Cagliari

    River Plate has listed midfielder Giuliano Galoppo for sale, with Serie A side Cagliari among clubs showing interest and a possible transfer fee near $3‑4 million.

12. 30 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    River and Gimnasia terminate contracts with Paulo Díaz and Lucas Castro

    River Plate and Gimnasia both cut ties with veteran players—Paulo Díaz moves to Atlanta United, while Lucas Castro looks set for Aldosivi.

13. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    River Plate ends talks for midfielder Federico Fattori, Torreles poised to sign him

    River Plate halted its bid for Federico Fattori, leaving Club Atlético Talleres as the likely new club for the midfielder.

14. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    São Paulo and Palmeiras target River Plate players in Brazil transfer window

    São Paulo eyes a cut of Giuliano Galoppo’s future sale, while Palmeiras pursues Danilo and a River Plate youngster, hoping to boost squads and revenues.

15. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    River Plate cuts 11 players from pre‑season squad for Spain trip

    River Plate announced that eleven players, including Meza, Salas and Pezzella, are excluded from the pre‑season squad traveling to Alicante, Spain.

16. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    River Plate plans major squad turnover amid transfer market

    River Plate plans to offload about 15 players, with Paulo Díaz linked to Talleres and Lautaro Rivero attracting €6‑7 million interest from Feyenoord, as new coach Jorge Sampaoli readies replacements.

17. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    River Plate overhauls squad, eyes return of homegrown prospects

    River Plate is overhauling its squad, dropping senior players while exploring the return of youth prospects Mastantuono and Echeverri for 2026.

18. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    River Plate to offload 15 players as squad overhaul intensifies

    River Plate president Stefano Di Carlo announced 15 player departures in a squad overhaul; Chilean defender Paulo Díaz, under a lucrative 2027 contract, turned down a big offer from Universidad Católica, sparc​

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