River Plate confirm agreement with Atlético de Madrid for Thiago Almada

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·8 August 2026

River Plate said in a statement that it had agreed a permanent transfer with Atlético de Madrid for Thiago Almada.

The Buenos Aires club made the announcement on Saturday.

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The midfielder will travel in the coming hours to join the squad.

Almada had negotiated with Flamengo before choosing a return to his homeland.

The message was published on the club’s social media channels.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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