Club Atlético River Plate shook up the Argentine transfer market by officially announcing the signing of Nicolás Otamendi. The experienced center-back appeared at the Monumental Stadium to finalize his link with the club, becoming the first major addition for the second half of the year.
Contract signed and World Cup ahead
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 president Stefano Di Carlo. Otamendi arrives in outstanding form after an impressive season with Benfica of Portugal, where he played 46 matches, a level 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 comes to an end.
River pushing for more in the market
The Núñez leadership is not stepping away from the market. At the express request of head coach Eduardo Coudet, talks are moving forward to bring in Mauro Arambarri. At the same time, the club is working on the financial engineering needed to try to secure the marquee signings of Giovanni Simeone and Ángel Correa.
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