River Plate announce deal with Atlético de Madrid for Thiago Almada | OneFootball

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·8 August 2026

River Plate announce deal with Atlético de Madrid for Thiago Almada

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River Plate announced on Saturday an agreement with Atlético de Madrid to sign midfielder Thiago Almada, 25. The Argentine returns to his homeland after a season in Europe.

Spanish newspapers put the fee at 20 million euros, around R$ 128 million. The move continues the club’s spending in the current transfer window.


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Almada had been on Flamengo’s radar during this window.

Developed at Vélez Sarsfield, he built his career overseas before drawing River Plate’s approach.

He is regarded as one of the club’s key reinforcements for the rest of the season.

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