Thiago Almada’s River Plate Move: A New Chapter in Argentine Football
Argentina forward Thiago Almada is set to leave Atletico Madrid for River Plate. The transfer, worth about $20 million for 50% of his registration rights, will be announced post-World Cup. Almada seeks more playing time and will join River Plate after a stint in European football
Devdiscourse News Desk|Argentina Forward Thiago Almada Will Leave Atletico Madrid To Join River Plate|Updated: 07-07-2026 04:15 IST | Created: 07-07-2026 04:15 IST
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Argentina forward Thiago Almada is making a significant career move from Atletico Madrid to join River Plate, insiders at the Argentine club confirmed on Monday
Anonymity, revealed that an agreement has been reached and will be formally announced after the World Cup concludes. The 25-year-old World Cup winner from the 2022 tournament, currently playing in the U.S. World Cup, is set to return to Argentine football due to the limited playtime he faced in Spain
With a transfer price of roughly $20 million for half of his registration rights, Almada’s switch to River Plate marks a strategic return to his roots. This move comes after having played for clubs like Velez Sarsfield, Atlanta United, Botafogo, Olympique Lyonnais, and Atletico. Last season, Almada appeared in 40 competitive matches and scored four goals
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