River Plate reportedly agree deal to sign Thiago Almada from Atletico Madrid

"An agreement ‌was reached with Atletico and Thiago, ‌but it will be announced ‌after the World Cup," said a source from River's management ‌following negotiations held in Spain.

The ⁠25-year-old ‌striker, a World Cup winner in ​2022 and currently taking part in the tournament in ​the United States, is set to leave European football in ⁠search of ​the playing time he was unable to secure in Spain, a source close to the ‌player told Reuters.

Almada's transfer to River will be finalised for around 20 million dollars for 50% of his registration rights, according to reports in the Argentine press.

Almada began his career at Velez Sarsfield, before ‌joining Atlanta United, Botafogo and ​Olympique Lyonnais and then moving ‌to Atletico. Last season, he made 40 appearances across all competitions, and scored four goals.