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River Plate considers permanent transfer for midfielder Fausto Vera

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 10:41 PM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

River Plate considers permanent transfer for midfielder Fausto Vera

Summary

The board of River Plate is evaluating the purchase of Fausto Vera from Atlético Mineiro for $4.5 million. The midfielder is currently playing for the club on a loan agreement scheduled to run until December. Vera has moved into a central role for the team, appearing in 29 of the 38 matches held so far this year. His shift to a lone holding midfield position, supported by Leonardo Ponzio, followed a period of initial criticism from fans at the Monumental Stadium. With teammate Aníbal Moreno currently unavailable due to injury, the board is looking to finalize the permanent transfer before the loan period expires.

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•River Plate evaluates a $4.5 million deal to sign Fausto Vera outright.
•Vera has played in 29 of the team's 38 matches this year.
•The midfielder currently occupies a loan spot at the club until December.
•The decision follows Vera's tactical shift to a lone holding midfield role.

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10:41 PMYahoo Sports — 👀Is he staying? River consider buying Vera outright

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River Plate’s board is seriously considering triggering the purchase option for Fausto Vera, the midfielder who is on loan at the club until December. Following a notable rise in his performances, t...
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