Juan Fernando Quintero set to leave River after the World Cup | OneFootball

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·26 May 2026

Juan Fernando Quintero set to leave River after the World Cup

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The Colombian, who is not a priority for Coudet, is waiting for calls, and in Núñez they will not close the door on him if a good offer comes in.

Since Eduardo Coudet arrived at River, it became quite clear that Juanfer Quintero would not be a priority. Chacho used him in several matches, including important ones, but there were only a few times when he started him. Without going any further, last Sunday in the final against Belgrano, the coach brought the Colombian on near the end, when the team was already trailing.


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Juanfer did not have time to change the face of the team, and the final was lost for not having a player with the Colombian’s class who knows how to control the tempo of the match. Given this situation, the midfielder is considering the possibility of leaving in the next transfer window.

Is Juanfer leaving River?

Everything indicates that Juan Fernando Quintero played his last match for River last Sunday against Belgrano in Córdoba. The Colombian is waiting for offers, and the club from Núñez will not stand in his way. There is no doubt that there will be teams interested in him, and therefore his departure is practically a done deal.

It should be clarified that Quintero has not had any problems with Eduardo Coudet; it is simply a footballing matter and part of the coach’s vision. Chacho wants a more dynamic midfield, and the Colombian does not fit into that system.

The World Cup is coming

A good showcase for Juanfer Quintero will be the 2026 World Cup. Néstor Lorenzo announced the squad list for the World Cup, and River’s No. 10 is included. He will surely get minutes there, and if he performs well, more opportunities will appear for him to decide his future.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

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