River Plate: January 2026 Player Returns – A List

Today interesting information was revealed about the River transfer market. The shocking number of players who must return to the Millionaire in January was leaked. Although it is worth adding that almost none of them will continue playing in Xeneize until 2026. In total there are 12.

They are the following: Ezequiel CenturionTomás Galván, Elián Giménez, Daniel Zabala, Franco Alfonso, Tomás Castro Ponce, Tobías Leiva, Tiago Serrago, Tomás Nasif, Oswaldo Valencia, and Alex González.

Regarding reinforcements, the arrival of Fausto Vera would be very close to being finalized.. While Gallardo also wants Santiago Ascacibar and a left back. River’s preseason will begin on Saturday the 20th. It is worth remembering that the Millionaire will compete in the Copa Sudamericana in 2026.

The Opening and Closing 2026

On the other hand, today the draw was held for the next tournaments of the Professional Soccer League for 2026: the Opening and Closing. Boca was even in Group A.

The following will be your adversaries: Independent, Workshops, San Lorenzo, Riestra, Institute, Platense, Estudiantes LP, Gimnasia MZA, Lanús, Vélez, Newell’s, Defensa, Central Córdoba and Unión. Several sectors consider that Zone A is extremely more complex than Zone B.

While Group B will be made up of the following teams: River, Racing, Belgrano, Huracán, Barracas, Estudiantes RC, Argentinos Juniors, Independiente Rivadavia, Gimnasia LP, Banfield, Tigre, Central, Aldosivi, Atlético Tucumán and Sarmiento. Due to the format of the tournament, Xeneize will not face most of these teams next year.

Although it is worth remembering that a group phase of 16 dates will take place. 14 plus two Interzonals. In the case of Boca one will be the Superclásico against River. While the other will be the classic against Racing. So the Club de la Ribera will face all the greats.

Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

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