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Atlético Madrid agrees to €20 million transfer of Thiago Almada to River Plate

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 1:10 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Atlético Madrid agrees to €20 million transfer of Thiago Almada to River Plate

Summary

Atlético Madrid has reached an agreement to transfer Thiago Almada to River Plate for over €20 million. Almada leaves Atlético after just one year, struggling with injuries and form since joining from Botafogo. River Plate has pursued Almada for months, now planning to pair him with Ángel Correa, who recently joined from Tigres. Personal terms for Almada's move are not expected to be an issue. This transfer would mark the highest incoming fee in Argentine football history.

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Status Watch

•Thiago Almada joins River Plate on a €20 million transfer.
•Almada had brief, troubled tenure at Atlético Madrid.
•River Plate aims to strengthen their squad amid current challenges.
•Almada's move to River marks a historical transfer fee for Argentina.
•Atlético Madrid is pursuing Cristian Romero from Tottenham Hotspur.

Latest Updates

1:10 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Official: River and Atlético seal Almada move for 20 million
1:44 PMYahoo Sports — Atlético reach €20 million Almada agreement with River Plate - reports

What they're saying

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River Plate reached an agreement with Atlético de Madrid for the permanent signing of Thiago Almada. According to Olé and several Argentine media outlets, the deal is worth around €20 million ($23...
— Yahoo Sports