After several weeks of negotiations, River finally secured its first reinforcement in the summer transfer market. This is Fausto Vera, who this Friday, after the required medical examination, went to the Monumental offices to sign his contract and provide the first statements as a player of the Greatest.
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Through an official video, the 25-year-old central midfielder He spoke to the fans and shared his feelings after having become a millionaire footballerthus returning to play in Argentine soccer after serving for three years in Argentinos Juniors (2019-2022). Subsequently, he was sold to Corinthians (2022-2024) and then to Atlético Mineiro, from where he arrived.
“Hello everyone, this is Fausto. I am very happy to arrive at the biggest club in Argentina. A hug to all”was what the Hurlingham native declared, who will make himself available to Marcelo Gallardo to face the preseason towards 2026 starting this Saturday, December 20.
Something that did not go unnoticed is the way in which the club announced Fausto Vera on social networks. Unlike usual, River did not publish a photo of the footballer to present him. On the contrary, a photo of the shield was simply used, to which the legend was added “#River2026. Fausto Vera is a new River Plate player”.
Now, in River there is the idea of “the shield above all”. That is why, starting with this transfer market, the Millionaire will stop using the traditional photos of the players to welcome them, but will instead use the shield. The idea is imitate what Real Madrid does with all the communications it makes.
The details of the agreement by Fausto Vera
River agreed with Atlético Mineiro player incorporation on loan for one year, with a fee of 500 thousand dollars and a purchase option of U$S 4,000,000. Thus, the club will make a smaller first outlay, and if the footballer performs up to what the Greatest demands, then he can later be bought.
