How River Plate became a financial powerhouse and signed Almada | OneFootball

River Plate have underlined their financial clout, beating Flamengo to Thiago Almada as a revamped Monumental de Núñez and a vast membership scheme power record revenues.

According to Globo.com, annual income hit US$ 217.7 million, R$ 1.23 billion, with a surplus of R$ 196 million, placing them alongside Flamengo and Palmeiras.

The Núñez side invested US$ 68.45 million in nine signings, with Almada the most expensive player in Argentine football history. Other arrivals include Ángel Correa, Lucas Beltrán and Nicolás Otamendi.

Cashflow included R$ 309.7 million from a 2025 FIFA Club World Cup berth, R$ 297 million from 300,000 members, R$ 231 million in sponsorship, R$ 207 million in player sales, R$ 80 million from stadium and museum operations, and R$ 71.4 million from TV.

The Monumental de Núñez rose to 85,000 in February 2023, and works begun in April target 101,000 within three years. A 10-year exclusive with Live Nation is worth US$ 110 million, split between US$ 30 million for naming-rights management and US$ 80 million to stage major concerts, with a minimum of 12 events a year and profit-share triggers.

Modernised restaurants, boxes and parking, larger and rebranded, now deliver high-margin income. The club also announced up to US$ 100 million in international financing for infrastructure projects and further stadium works. Despite missing the 2026 Libertadores after 11 straight appearances, River look set to compete hard on and off the pitch.

Source: Globo.com

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