🚨 The king returns: River Plate confirm Quintero signing | OneFootball

River Plate confirmed today the news that the entire Millionaire people were waiting for: Juan Fernando Quintero returns to the Monumental for his third stage.

The Colombian midfielder signs a contract for three and a half years, until December 2028, after being released from América de Cali.

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At 32 years old, Juanfer returns to Argentina to bring magic to Marcelo Gallardo's midfield. He also brings his great experience accumulated after his time in Europe (Pescara, Porto, Rennes), his stage in China, and his recent steps in Racing Club and América de Cali.

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His emotional impact on River is undeniable. Author of the decisive goal in the 2018 Libertadores final against Boca Juniors at the Santiago Bernabéu, Juanfer is still considered an idol by the fans.

Now, with the number 10 jersey in the back (given by Lanzini), he returns with the mission of re-editing that display of technical quality and temperament in big games that he always had.

With his second signing, River Plate sets an ambitious horizon to fight for both the local tournament and the Copa Libertadores 2025.

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