Days after officially parting ways with River Plate, defender Germán Pezzella is deep in negotiations to continue his career in Uruguay with Peñarol, according to reports from South American sports outlets. The 35-year-old World Cup winner holds a concrete offer from the Montevideo club that would span a year and a half, keeping him at the institution through December 31, 2027.
Negotiations and Contract Terms with Peñarol
According to coverage from outlets such as Diario Río Negro and Bolavip, the veteran center-back has advanced talks with Peñarol officials to finalize the terms of his next professional chapter. If total agreement is reached, the defender will sign a contract running until the end of 2027.
The move would place the experienced defender in a dressing room that already features several Argentine connections. Pezzella is set to share a squad with Leonel Jaime, who is currently on loan from River Plate, alongside Gonzalo Gelini, a recent arrival on loan from Boca Juniors, and fellow Argentine midfielder Eric Remedi.
Recent Background and Numbers at River Plate
Pezzella’s exit from River Plate comes after a challenging stretch marked by fitness hurdles. Having recovered from a torn ligament, the defender managed just 8 appearances and 507 minutes on the pitch during the opening months of 2026. Following that period, he began the second half of the year training separately at the Cantilo facility alongside other players outside the club’s immediate sporting plans.
Across his two distinct spells with River Plate, Pezzella recorded a total of 119 official appearances, scoring 6 goals and providing 2 assists. His trophy cabinet with the Buenos Aires giants includes two domestic titles, the 2015 Copa Libertadores, the 2014 Copa Sudamericana, and a Recopa Sudamericana.
What Comes Next
With discussions ongoing between Peñarol representatives and the player’s camp, the finalization of the contract depends on reaching a total agreement on financial and operational terms before the current transfer window progresses further.
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