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River Plate 2026 overhaul: Almada near Flamengo, squad trim

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2026-07-25 19:12 UTC → 2026-07-27 00:07 UTC · added removed

River Plate’s 2026 rebuild remains anchored continues on two fronts. The club’s effort to free a foreign‑player slot progressed on On 24 July, when July the club placed midfielders Matías Galarza Fonda, Kevin Castaño and Kendry Páez were moved to in a separate training group at the Cantilo facility under coach Eduardo Coudet. River intends facility, removing them from the senior roster to free a foreign‑player slot and to generate transfer the trio, especially income. Galarza Fonda, who is 70 % owned by River, is the club. primary target; Italian side Bologna has emerged as leads the leading suitor, with pursuit, while Mexico’s Necaxa and MLS side MLS’s Atlanta United have also showing shown interest. The move follows a broader squad cut that already saw 14 departures in pre‑season. A day later, the Almada saga advanced. Flamengo secured personal terms with Flamengo’s pursuit of Argentine midfielder Thiago Almada moved to the final stage. Personal terms are agreed and is the clubs are negotiating a fee between €27 million fee with Atlético Madrid, matching and €30 million, which would match or exceed the €20 million Atlético Madrid originally invested by the Spanish club. The agreement would lock paid for half of his rights. Almada into is set to sign a four‑year contract through 2030, with his representatives expected to travel to Rio to finalise the deal. pending payment‑structure details. The transfer would complement reinforce Flamengo’s recent spending spree and keep the Argentine midfielder player in South America, while River Plate continues to monitor monitors the situation. outcome alongside its broader squad reduction that saw 14 departures in pre‑season.

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  1. 2026-07-27 00:07 UTC River Plate 2026 overhaul: Almada near Flamengo, squad trim
  2. 2026-07-25 19:12 UTC River Plate 2026 overhaul: Almada near Flamengo, squad trim

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