Club Atlético River Plate shook up the Argentine football transfer market by officially announcing the signing of Nicolás Otamendi. The experienced center-back appeared at the Monumental Stadium to finalize his deal with the millionaires’ club, becoming the first major signing for the second half of the year.
Contract signed and eyes on the World Cup
After successfully passing his medical, the defender signed a contract that will tie him to the club from July 1, 2026, until December 31, 2027. The signing took place alongside club president Stefano Di Carlo. Otamendi arrives in outstanding form after an excellent season with Benfica in Portugal, where he played 46 matches, a performance that secured him a place in Argentina’s final squad for the upcoming World Cup. His official incorporation into the team will take place once the World Cup is over.
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River still active in the market
The Núñez leadership is not stepping away from the market. At the explicit request of head coach Eduardo Coudet, talks are progressing to bring in Mauro Arambarri. At the same time, the club is working on the financial framework to try to secure the high-profile signings of Giovanni Simeone and Ángel Correa.
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