River Plate try to send Matías Viña back to Flamengo, again | OneFootball

Flamengo will only accept the return of the full-back if the Argentine club pays his wages

Matías Viña remains on the sidelines at River Plate (ARG) in the 2026 season. It is no surprise, then, that the Argentine side tried to send the full-back back to Flamengo once again. However, Mengão has kept the same stance it took in the first talks with the Buenos Aires club.

That is because, although it is willing to accept his return, Flamengo is demanding payment of Matías Viña’s wages through December, when the loan deal expires. Thus, the Uruguayan’s representatives are looking for a solution so that the full-back does not go without playing until the end of the year. The information comes from journalist Raisa Simplicio.

Has River Plate already tried to return Viña to Flamengo?

River Plate first tried to return Viña to Flamengo during the Club World Cup. However, the Rubro-Negro had already stated at that time that it would only accept the return if his full salary were paid through December. Therefore, the Rio club’s financial stance remains exactly the same.

How long has Viña gone without playing for River Plate?

Matías Viña has not taken the field for River Plate since May 2026. The full-back’s last match came in the 1-0 win over Rosario Central (ARG) in the semifinals of the Argentine Championship. As a result, the Uruguayan has been sidelined in the Argentine squad for several months.

How did Viña arrive at Flamengo?

Flamengo paid around R$ 43 million to sign Viña from Roma (ITA) at the start of 2024. At the time, the full-back signed a contract with the Rio club through the end of 2028. However, in August of that same year, the Uruguayan suffered a serious knee injury and was out of action for ten months.

In total, Viña has made 32 appearances for Flamengo, with one goal and two assists. During that span, the full-back won one Brazilian Championship, one Copa do Brasil, one Libertadores, one Brazilian Super Cup, and one Carioca.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Meanwhile, Flamengo remains focused on its next 2026 fixture. This Thursday (10), Leonardo Jardim’s team faces Independiente del Valle (EQU) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Estádio Olímpico Atahualpa, in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings all the details about Flamengo in the 2026 season. So stay tuned to the website, social media, and YouTube. In addition, ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the match against Independiente del Valle.

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