February 12, 2021 – 5:56 PM
Newsroom of El País
Agustín Palavecino arrived in Buenos Aires on Friday morning, took exams and was officially named the new River Plata player in the afternoon.
The former Deportivo Cali player, who did not want to speak on his retirement from the sugar team, was happy to join the team led by Marcelo Gallardo.
“The truth is that I am very happy, I have waited a lot for this moment. Happy to be here, the wait was long, but I know it is an important step in my career. You cannot believe when Gallardo calls you. .. I heard his words, I was very happy, so I hope to start training now, ”said the player who played at the Verdiblancos for two seasons.
The ‘millionaire’ squad will purchase 35% of its stock from Deportivo Cali for $ 1.8 million and will also have a commitment to acquire another 30% in exchange for $ 1,700,000.
“My word to the president of Cali was that not just any club asked me … Today you ask each player if he wants to come to River and who is going to say no … I did the necessary strength, thanks to his the leaders of Cali and River because they agreed and that’s why I’m here today, ”Agustín said of the way his transfer took place.
Palavecino was asked by Gallardo for River’s forthcoming departure from Nacho Fernández, who is going to Brazilian football.
