River Plate secured goalkeeper Ezequiel Centurión to a long-term contract extension through December 31, 2029, locking down the 29-year-old in an agreement announced by club president Stéfano Di Carlo on social media channels at the end of September 2026. The move comes as the club navigates a stretch defined by rising interest in young academy product Santiago Beltrán from European clubs, according to Soy del Millo.
Centurión returned to Buenos Aires at the beginning of 2026 following a loan spell with Independiente Rivadavia of Mendoza, where records show he made 57 appearances, conceded 60 goals, and kept 20 clean sheets before the departure of Franco Armani mid-year. While Beltrán stepped in during Armani’s injury absence and drew overseas attention—with potential interest from Atlético Madrid if Jan Oblak departs—Centurión opted to stay and fight for the starting spot under manager Leonardo Ponzio.
Contract Extension Secures Goalkeeping Depth
The new deal extends Centurión’s stay past his previous expiring term, which was set to finish at the end of 2026. Official club statements published alongside a photograph of the player signing alongside Di Carlo confirmed the December 31, 2029 expiration date. The goalkeeper made his official debut for River Plate in May 2022 after beginning his professional career at Estudiantes, totaling 11 senior appearances for the Núñez club with 11 goals conceded and five clean sheets.
🇦🇷 Ezequiel Centurión has signed a new contract with River Plate until 2029.💼 Deal done by his agents at Universal Twenty Two – left to right – Matias Lahorca, Gustavo Goñi and Lucas Vazquez. Also pictured is River Plate president – Stéfano Di Carlo (middle) 📸 Universal… pic.twitter.com/l9GMO3oP7S
Management moved quickly on the paperwork after early speculation linked the club to other targets like Agustín Rossi—who is expected to renew with Flamengo—and amid rumors surrounding Beltrán’s future. Centurión enters this phase of the squad as an experienced alternative behind younger options who have commanded regular minutes during the current campaign.
High-Stakes Fixtures Await the Squad
The formalization of the goalkeeper’s future coincides with a crucial competitive window for River Plate, which aims to secure qualification for the upcoming Copa Libertadores. The team prepares to host Racing Club for Round 14 of the Torneo Clausura before traveling to face Boca Juniors a week later. Ponzio’s side enters the fixture block looking to build on the momentum of a previous victory against Belgrano.
Beyond the goalkeeping corps, club officials must also resolve the contract status of Fausto Vera. Vera remains the only player in the first-team squad whose deal expires in December, currently playing on loan from Atlético Mineiro with a purchase option set at 4 million dollars.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Agreement
Who authorized the new contract for Ezequiel Centurión?
River Plate president Stéfano Di Carlo oversaw the signing alongside the player in club offices, with the extension officially announced through the institution’s official social media accounts.
OFFICIAL: CA River Plate goalkeeper Ezequiel Centurión (29) has extended his contract with the club until December 2029.#RiverPlate #LigaProfesional #Transfers pic.twitter.com/SYsWtJNw5j
How long does the new deal run?
The contract binds Centurión to River Plate through December 31, 2029, replacing a previous agreement that was scheduled to conclude at the end of 2026.
What was Centurión’s role before returning to Buenos Aires?
He spent the 2024 and 2025 seasons on loan at Independiente Rivadavia, where he helped the Mendoza side capture the Copa Argentina title.
What is the status of Fausto Vera’s contract?
Vera is currently on loan from Atlético Mineiro through December, with River holding a purchase option valued at 4 million dollars.
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