Has Viña terminated his River Plate deal? What we found | OneFootball

Matías Viña is with the Uruguay National Team for the World Cup

Flamengo loaned Matías Viña to River Plate (ARG) until the end of the year. However, there have been rumors that the Argentine side terminated the deal. Reporting by Coluna do Fla, however, stated that there is no option to terminate it. Therefore, the left back is still playing for the Buenos Aires club.

The information about the alleged contract termination came from journalist Hernan Castillo, who covers River Plate. However, the deal can only be terminated if the Buenos Aires side pays all the wages Viña would be owed through December, according to Coluna do Fla's report.

What is the situation involving Matías Viña, River Plate, and Flamengo?

The Uruguayan fullback suffered a serious leg injury in 2024, which sidelined him for the rest of that season and for half of 2025. After returning, however, the defender struggled to regain full fitness and ideal match rhythm.

As a result, coach Filipe Luís made little use of Viña. So, Mengão decided to loan him to River Plate until the end of this year. The contract, however, includes a mandatory purchase of 50% of his rights if the Uruguayan plays in at least half of the team’s matches this season.

How has Viña done at River Plate?

So far, the defender has had a quiet spell. That is because he has made 14 appearances without any direct involvement in a goal. Viña stood out in a Copa Sudamericana match in which River’s goalkeeper was sent off and the player wore the keeper’s kit for ten minutes.

And how did Viña do at Flamengo?

The Uruguayan was at Sassuolo (ITA), on loan from Roma (ITA), when Mengão bought him. Then, before the 2024 injury, the left back had one goal and two assists in 22 matches, but only ten appearances the following year.

Where is Viña right now?

Despite the lack of prominence, Viña managed to make Uruguay’s squad for the World Cup. In addition, the player could start this Monday (15) against Saudi Arabia in Miami, United States, at 7 p.m. (Brasília time).

Will Arrascaeta also be in the starting lineup?

Unlike his national-team teammate, Arrascaeta will not be able to play against Saudi Arabia in the group’s opening match. That is because the rubro-negro idol suffered a calf injury while training with La Celeste.

Uruguay also has two other Flamengo players. Guillermo Varela has a chance to start, while De La Cruz is expected to be an option on coach El Loco Bielsa’s bench.

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