Thiago Almada is now officially a player for River, and his transfer has become one of the most important in the history of Argentine football. The midfielder signed a contract with the Millonario until December 31, 2030, after the Núñez institution agreed to pay 20 million euros to Atlético de Madrid.
However, after the operation was finalized, a version emerged that had a strong impact: Claudio Tapia allegedly tried to prevent Almada from joining River when negotiations between the player and the club were advanced.
This situation adds to the tension that has existed for some time between River's management and the Argentine Football Association (AFA), especially following the club's criticisms regarding various episodes related to refereeing.
