Ex-Viña boss backs full-back to adapt to River Plate’s style | OneFootball

While enjoying his vacation in Uruguay, Matías Viña awaits the official announcement to leave Flamengo and wear the River Plate jersey. The 28-year-old left-back, a three-time Libertadores champion and player for the Uruguayan national team, is expected to join on a one-year loan with an obligation to purchase 50% of his rights.

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Álvaro Gutiérrez, who coached Viña at Nacional in Uruguay, believes that moving to River Plate will be good for the athlete's career. The coach highlighted the player's dynamics, ideal for Argentine football.

“He handles the flank very well, defends and attacks, has Uruguayan DNA and never gives up. (Marcelo) Gallardo (coach) can enhance that,” said Álvaro Gutiérrez this Sunday, in an interview with the Argentine newspaper Olé.

Chance of Recovery

Viña arrives after recovering from a serious knee injury that sidelined him for nine months. In 2025, he returned to play for Flamengo and ended the season with 10 matches. At the Rio de Janeiro club, he was the third option in his position behind Ayrton Lucas and Alex Sandro.

The expectation is that the Uruguayan will soon join River Plate's pre-season in San Martín de los Andes, seeking to gain form to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup with the Celeste.

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