Aníbal Moreno confirmed his transfer to River Platesaid that he chose “the best option” and thus becomes the second signing of the ‘Millonario’ for the 2026 season, after having made the arrival of Fasuto Vera official last Friday. The former player of Palmeiras It comes in exchange for 7 million dollars & million euros) for the entire transfer, as confirmed by Argentine and Brazilian sources, and the midfielder will sign for four seasons.
In this way, River, which returned to training this Saturday, secured two top central midfielders in a position where it had already invested a lot of money in the last transfer markets with the arrivals of Rodrigo Villagra, Matías Kranevitter, the Uruguayan Nicolás Fonseca, the Colombian Kevin Castaño and Juan Carlos Portillo.
Aníbal Moreno, trained in the youth ranks of Newell’s Old Boys and with a successful time at Racing Club before emigrating to Palmeiras, will return to Argentine football after two seasons at ‘Verdao’ where he played 117 games, scored 4 goals and provided 4 assists.
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The 26-year-old born in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca gave some brief statements during his vacation in his hometown, where he confirmed that together with his representative they chose the best for him, his family and his future. “I think it is a correct decision,” he stressed. “I really want to start the year, I am preparing very well and, God willing, we will be close,” he concluded in statements to Esquiú Play de Catamarca.
