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·4 June 2026

Red-hot transfer market: River land Otamendi, second star close

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River Plate is stepping up its activity in the transfer market after a first half of the year marked by inconsistency, which included the departure of Marcelo Gallardo, the arrival of Eduardo Coudet, and the defeat in the Clausura Tournament final. The board is seeking a major squad overhaul and has already secured its first big new signings.

Otamendi confirmed and Arambarri one step away

The Núñez leadership is looking to raise the level of the team led by “Chacho” with two players of international pedigree:

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  • Nicolás Otamendi: He was officially announced as the first signing. The Argentina national team center-back arrives as a free agent after the end of his contract with Benfica of Portugal and will join training once the 2026 World Cup is over.
  • Mauro Arambarri: The 30-year-old Uruguayan midfielder is one step away from completing his move, according to information first reported by journalist Germán García Grova. The midfielder is coming off a great year in Spain’s LaLiga wearing the Getafe shirt.

The figures behind the deal for the Uruguayan

Arambarri’s transfer to the Millonario is in the final stages of being finalized under economic terms that have already been set:

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