Nicolas Otamendi signs 18-month deal with River Plate ahead of final World Cup

"This Friday, May 29, the defender finalised his contract, which will keep him at the club from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027. The contract was signed in the presence of president Stefano Di Carlo, in the president’s office," read the short statement issued by the club on their official website.

Otamendi, a World Cup winner in 2022, joins Millionarios on a free transfer after deciding against renewing his contract with Benfica, ending a six-season spell at Luz. His last official match for the águias was a 1-3 victory over Estoril, bidding farewell to Benfica with an impressive record of 281 games, scoring 18 goals and providing eight assists, winning one national championship, a League Cup, and two Super Cups.

It is worth recalling that, in Portugal, the centre-back also played for rivals FC Porto in the past, where he collected seven titles (including three league championships).

Now, with his club future resolved, the experienced international is focusing on the Argentina national team, where he is expected to play a crucial role in the Albiceleste defence for the final phase of the 2026 World Cup.