Skip to content

tagblick

Tuesday, 11 August 2026

Search

World

Thiago Almada joins River Plate after leaving Atlético Madrid

Thiago Almada arrived in Argentina to train with River Plate, signing a contract until 2030.

Thiago Almada joins River Plate after leaving Atlético Madrid
Photo: Alihf Esparza from San Luis Potosi, Mexico · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Thiago Almada arrived in Argentina early this morning, joining the River Plate team, managed by Chacho Coudet. According to Infobae, his first training session is scheduled for today.

The midfielder, who is part of the Argentine national team, becomes the club's ninth reinforcement in this transfer window, as reported by La Nación.

Thiago Almada joins River Plate after leaving Atlético Madrid
Photo: Alihf Esparza from San Luis Potosi, Mexico · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Almada left Atlético Madrid, where he did not have many opportunities, and has signed a deal with River Plate that will run until the end of 2030, according to Infobae. The first images of him in the club's jersey were shared after the contract was signed.

The player has been married since 2024 to Antonella D'Alotta, according to La Nación, adding to his arrival at the team and his new chapter in Argentine football.