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·26 de maio de 2026
Juan Fernando Quintero set to leave River after the World Cup

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·26 de maio de 2026

The Colombian, who is not a priority for Coudet, is waiting for calls, and at Núñez they will not close the door on him if a good offer comes in.
Ever since Eduardo Coudet arrived at River, it became very clear that Juanfer Quintero would not be a priority. Chacho used him in several matches, including important ones, but there were only a few times when he started him. Without going any further, last Sunday in the final against Belgrano, the coach brought the Colombian on near the end, when the team was already behind.
Juanfer did not have time to change the team’s performance, and the final was lost for not having a player of the Colombian’s caliber who knows how to control the pace of the match. Given this situation, the midfielder is considering the possibility of leaving in the next transfer window.
Everything indicates that Juan Fernando Quintero played his last match for River last Sunday against Belgrano in Córdoba. The Colombian is waiting for offers, and the club from Núñez will not stand in his way. There is no doubt that teams will be interested in him, and therefore his departure is practically a done deal.
It should be clarified that Quintero has had no problem at all with Eduardo Coudet; it is simply a footballing matter and part of the coach’s plans. Chacho wants a more dynamic midfield, and the Colombian does not fit into that system.
A great showcase for Juanfer Quintero will be the 2026 World Cup. Néstor Lorenzo announced the list of players called up for the World Cup, and River’s No. 10 is included. There he will surely get minutes, and if he performs well, more opportunities will arise for him to decide his future.
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