River Plate Eyes Thiago Almada Transfer From Atlético de Madrid

River Plate is actively pursuing the acquisition of Thiago Almada from Atlético de Madrid. As of June 2, 2026, the Argentine club has indicated its willingness to meet the financial demands set by the Spanish side to secure the player’s transfer.

According to reporting from La Página Millonaria, River Plate is prepared to pay the millions requested by Atlético de Madrid to obtain the player’s pass. This financial commitment signals the club’s seriousness in bringing the midfielder back to Argentina.

The pursuit has already progressed to direct negotiations. TyC Sports reports that River Plate representatives have met with Thiago Almada to discuss the potential of his move to the Núñez-based club.

Stefano Di Carlo has addressed the financial hurdles associated with the deal. In statements reported by bolavip.com, Di Carlo suggested that the club’s financial standing should not be a deterrent in the pursuit of the player.

Regarding the valuation set by the Spanish club, Di Carlo stated that River no tiene que tenerle miedo a esos montos, suggesting that River does not have to be afraid of those amounts.

While Olé reports that Di Carlo has discussed the specific priorities regarding the interest in Almada, the overall movement indicates a concerted effort by River Plate to finalize a deal with Atlético de Madrid.

The interest in Almada, as highlighted by Mundo Deportivo, represents one of the primary movements for the club in the current transfer window. The outcome of the operation now depends on the final agreement between the two organizations regarding the transfer fee.