Thiago Almada set to join River Plate for €20m
River Plate have reached a verbal agreement with Atletico Madrid for midfielder Thiago Almada, with a fee reported around €20m, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Fabrizio Romano reports that River Plate have reached a verbal agreement with Atletico Madrid for midfielder Thiago Almada. Personal terms have been agreed and the clubs are awaiting contract review before formal steps can be taken. The reported transfer fee is around €20m.
The deal is currently at the agreed stage, with one outlet following the story. Onside’s model values Almada at €8m, indicating a significant premium over the valuation, though the fee‑vs‑value comparison cannot be finalised until the transfer is confirmed.
Onside assigns a 95% confidence level to the reported move. If the clubs proceed, Almada would be set to join River Plate, returning to his native Argentina after his spell in Europe.
No fee reported yet — Onside values €8M.
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