Viña set to leave Flamengo as River Plate talks take new turn | OneFootball

Matías Viña is set to be announced by River Plate (ARG) this Tuesday (06)

After undergoing medical exams on Sunday (04), Matías Viña received the news this Monday (05) that the tests were approved. Thus, the left-back is very close to being officially announced by River Plate (ARG), through a loan deal conducted by Flamengo.

WHAT IS NEEDED FOR VIÑA TO BE ANNOUNCED?

With Matías Viña's exams ‘ok’, Flamengo now needs to send the final documentation to complete the operation. The left-footer will be loaned to River Plate for one year, for the amount of 500 thousand dollars, which is 2.7 million reais at the current exchange rate.

In the contract, the clubs agreed on a purchase obligation if Viña plays 50% of River Plate's games in 2026. If the target is met, the Argentinians will pay 5 million dollars (27 million reais) to Flamengo. It's important to remember that in 2024, Rubro-Negro invested approximately 42 million reais to bring the left-back from Roma (ITA).

IS THE EXAM RESULT A RELIEF FOR VIÑA?

The physical issue was the major problem for Viña at Flamengo. In August 2024, against Palmeiras, the player suffered a rupture of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), meniscus, and a fracture in the tibia, requiring surgery and a long recovery. The Uruguayan returned to play only in June 2025.

Due to Viña's injury, Flamengo had to sign Alex Sandro in 2024. The former Juventus (ITA) player took over the starting position, and Ayrton Lucas became the immediate backup. Thus, the Uruguayan fell to third in line and was even left out of some training sessions.

WHAT WEIGHED IN FOR THE MOVE TO RIVER?

Aware that he would have few minutes at Flamengo in 2026, Viña prioritizes having a consistent playing time aiming for the 2026 World Cup. Additionally, the player received a call from River's coach, Marcelo Gallardo, who promised him playing time with an eye on the Uruguayan National Team.

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