River Plate has an interest in signing Thiago Almada, according to ESPN BR. Almada could prefer to return to Argentina for personal reasons. Although River Plate had previously advanced in the signing, Flamengo now believes it has an advantage.

Globo.com reports that River Plate had become optimistic about the deal and believed it was close to signing Thiago Almada, but have seen Flamengo make progress in recent weeks. River Plate was in Madrid to formalize a proposal of 20 million euros for the purchase of 50% of the player's economic rights. What remains is the presentation of all the financial guarantees required by the Spaniards.

Mundo Deportivo reports that although River Plate's signing of Thiago Almada was progressing well and the basis of an agreement was established with his representatives, the 'Millionaires' now have to improve their initial offer considerably. That offer was around 18 million euros for half of the player's rights. In Argentina, there is talk of the possibility of raising that amount to 20 million.

Globo.com reported that Thiago Almada has a proposal from River Plate for 20 million euros (R$ 117 million), a figure that includes goals and performance bonuses. His priority of remaining in Europe has not changed. Because he is without offers at the moment, Almada has become open to the possibility of returning to Brazilian football.

River Plate and Flamengo are competing to sign Thiago Almada. In a July 10 interview with Coluna do Fla, José Boto questioned the truth of the reported offer from River Plate for Almada. According to a report from ESPN, River Plate has a certain advantage in the negotiation as it is an Argentine club. Flamengo does not rule out Almada returning to Rio de Janeiro.

River Plate made an offer of 20 million euros to Atletico Madrid for 50% of the economic rights of Thiago Almada. River Plate is facing difficulties providing financial guarantees to an American bank which helped Atletico Madrid finance the purchase of Almada for 30 million euros, including performance-related bonuses. The club did not consider competition with Flamengo to be a problem and is the only one to have submitted an official proposal to Atletico Madrid at this time.

Atletico Madrid and River Plate have reached an agreement for the transfer of Thiago Almada to the Argentine club. The agreement was finalized in Madrid on Monday night after representatives from Buenos Aires secured Atletico's consent to the proposed terms. The transfer fee is 20 million euros for 50% of the player's rights. The clubs have fully agreed to the terms, but the transfer is contingent on Thiago Almada's final approval, which is not expected until after Argentina's participation in the World Cup. River and Almada have already held discussions. Although Almada's initial intention was to continue playing in Europe, River's proposal is attractive and financially superior to what he currently earns at Atletico.

Thiago Almada will play for River Plate when this World Cup ends. Olé announced that officials from Atlético and River Plate agreed on Almada’s transfer to the Buenos Aires club. According to the Argentine outlet, River Plate will pay 20 million euros for fifty percent of Almada’s transfer rights. Olé also reported that executives from both clubs met in recent hours to agree on the deal. The player has also reportedly approved the transfer. Almada was not part of Cholo Simeone’s plans for this new campaign, and his departure was anticipated by Atlético’s sporting management. Almada had a contract with the red-and-white club until 2030. Atlético signed him from Botafogo. Botafogo could also receive some amount of money in this transfer operation to River Plate.

According to the newspaper Olé, River Plate has reached a verbal agreement with Atlético de Madrid to buy 50% of Thiago Almada's economic rights for 20 million euros. The agreement also includes the transfer of the player's federative rights to the Buenos Aires club. The deal still depends on Thiago Almada's approval. He intends to decide his future only after Argentina's participation in the World Cup. Olé reports that River Plate has been working on signing Almada since before the World Cup and intensified negotiations in recent weeks. River Plate has already received a positive signal from the player's staff during meetings held before the World Cup. The salary proposal offered by River Plate would also be higher than Almada's current salary at Atlético de Madrid. He is under contract there until June 2030.

Sources in Argentina report that River would be willing to make a significant attempt to sign Thiago Almada for a historic amount for the club. DSports reports that an offer of 20 million euros for 50% of the player's transfer has reportedly been made, and according to the same outlet, this could satisfy the red-and-white club. There are also reports of financial agreements with the player.

According to Tuttomercato, River has closely followed Thiago Almada's situation and considered the possibility of signing him in this transfer window, but the size of Al Ahli's offer has made their signing of the Argentine very unlikely.

Globo.com reports that if Thiago Almada returns to South America, River Plate would be a strong competitor to Flamengo to sign him.

Speaking to ESPN Argentina, River Plate's president, Stefano Di Carlo, stated that Thiago Almada is one of several names being considered by the club, which is looking for multiple alternatives for the forward position. Di Carlo said that those names, along with many others, have been taken into consideration. He added that the names in circulation are accurate because the club's process of incorporating players to improve the situation sometimes involves overlapping multiple names for each position.

According to TYC, the president of River Plate has stated that the operation for Thiago Almada is very complex because the amount involved is very significant. He added that River should not be deterred by that amount, given the player's quality, potential, and resale value.

According to Diario Olé, a first official meeting took place between River Plate's management and Thiago Almada's entourage. The club's sporting director and Francescoli directly discussed the conditions for an arrival this summer with the Argentine midfielder and his representative. The report also states that River Plate is working internally on reorganizing its financial resources to make the transfer possible, although several parameters still need to be adjusted. The interest is now acknowledged by both sides. Thiago Almada has a contract with Atlético de Madrid until June 30, 2030.

According to Olé, River Plate is interested in Atlético de Madrid midfielder Thiago Almada, with the interest being notable after the announcement of the Albiceleste squad. River Plate's coach, Eduardo Coudet, is determined to sign him. Atlético de Madrid are willing to negotiate his transfer for 20 million euros, in exchange for 50% of the rights acquired in July 2025 for 40 million euros. Additionally, the player's salary exceeds 3 million euros.

According to TYC, the River Plate board, led by Stefano Di Carlo, contacted Thiago Almada's representatives to inquire about his situation at Atletico Madrid and to ask if he wishes to return to Argentina. TYC also reported that six months ago, after Almada arrived at Atletico Madrid, Di Carlo called his representatives and was told that the player intended to stay at the club and in Europe. With the new transfer window approaching, the president of River Plate has made another call to ask about the World Cup winner, who reportedly intends to change clubs in the coming months. A response from Almada's agent has not yet been received. River Plate considers the transfer difficult, reasoning that Almada joined Atletico Madrid for a figure close to 40 million euros and the Spanish club will want to recover their investment.

River Plate's new director of sporting, Pablo Longoria, has reportedly targeted 25-year-old Argentinian winger Thiago Almada. Longoria's intention is to bring Almada to the Buenos Aires club on loan, and a response from Atlético de Madrid is expected within two to three weeks. The player is said to be in a difficult situation at Atlético de Madrid, which he joined in July 2025.