Viña on joining River Plate: “It’s the first time that…” | OneFootball

Loaned by Flamengo, Viña gave an interview in Argentina as River Plate’s (ARG) new signing

Out of Flamengo’s plans for 2026, Matías Viña ended up being loaned to River Plate (ARG) until December. The player said he had never been so wanted by a club before, and for that reason, he didn’t hesitate to leave the Most Beloved to sign with the Buenos Aires team.

— I tell the fans that my commitment will never be lacking. River demands 100% dedication, and that means winning every match. It’s the first time I feel that a team wants me this much. It was an easy decision — said Viña, in an interview with ESPN Argentina.

Viña arrived as a major signing for River Plate this season. In addition, the player hopes to gain match fitness with an eye on the World Cup in the middle of the year, representing the Uruguay National Team. At Flamengo, the left-back was the third option, behind Alex Sandro and Ayrton Lucas.

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Thus, the 28-year-old left-back was loaned to River Plate for one year. During this period, the Argentinians will pay 500 thousand dollars (R$ 2.7 million). If Viña plays at least 50% of the team’s matches during the year, a mandatory purchase clause will be triggered, for 5 million dollars (R$ 27 million).

It is important to highlight, however, that Flamengo paid approximately R$ 42.8 million to sign Viña from Roma (ITA) at the beginning of 2024. However, in August of the same year, the player suffered a serious knee injury that kept him off the pitch for ten months and caused him to lose his place in the red-and-black squad.

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