Thiago Almada agrees €20 million transfer to River Plate from Atlético Madrid
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 4:40 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Thiago Almada is set to leave Atlético Madrid for River Plate in a €20 million deal. After only one season in La Liga, during which he scored three league goals, Almada struggled to secure a regular place in the starting lineup under Diego Simeone. The transfer comes as River Plate confirmed a verbal agreement with Atlético Madrid, pending contract reviews. Almada's potential return to Argentina highlights his continued appeal despite a challenging season.
- •Almada is leaving Atlético Madrid after one season.
- •He scored three goals in the 2025/26 season.
- •River Plate confirmed a verbal agreement for the transfer.
- •The transfer fee is reported to be around €20 million.
- •Formal procedures are pending contract reviews.
- 4:40 PMYahoo Sports — Atlético Madrid star agrees €20m exit
"A member of the attacking ranks at La Liga giants Atlético Madrid is all set to bring a close to his short-lived stint with the club. This comes amid confirmation that Thiago Almada is being lined u...
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