River Plate agrees deal for Thiago Almada
Argentine midfielder Thiago Almada is set to return to his home country after River Plate reached an agreement with Atletico.
Midfielder Thiago Almada is set to become a River Plate player. The Argentine club has reached a principle agreement with Atletico for the permanent transfer of the attacking playmaker.
According to Fabrizio Romano, all key details of the deal have been finalized. The transfer fee is reported to be approximately 20 million euros, and the player's personal terms with his new club are already settled.
Previously, Brazilian side Flamengo was considered the frontrunner for Almada. While negotiations with the Brazilian club were close to completion, the Argentine midfielder ultimately opted for a return to his homeland.
River Plate is expected to officially announce the signing soon, marking one of the most prominent transfers in Argentine football this summer.