🎙️ It's a dream to return: Exequiel Palacios' nod to River | OneFootball

On the eve of the World Cup, Exequiel Palacios reignited the excitement of the entire River Plate fanbase. The talented midfielder who came up through the youth ranks of the Núñez club publicly expressed his desire to wear the River Plate shirt again in the future.

The dream of a return and his World Cup focus

Despite his excellent present in European football, the Argentine national team midfielder left the door open for a second spell at the club. However, Palacios was cautious about the timeline of his professional career due to his current commitments.

"It’s a dream to return. I’m under contract until 2030, and I’m taking it step by step. I wanted to finish the season; now I’m 100% focused on the World Cup. Then we’ll see what happens," the footballer began.

An unchanging feeling

The player did not hide his deep sense of belonging and his love for the colors of the club where he began his football journey. "I have a great affection for River. I’m a fan, I grew up at the club from a very young age. I’m taking things one step at a time," he concluded.

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