Overview
- Franco Armani’s agent said Wednesday that talk of a June move is false and that the 39-year-old plans to stay at River Plate.
- Armani is recovering from a preseason calf setback that caused fibrosis, and he underwent an Achilles stem‑cell injection in early March to speed his return.
- He is working to be available for the Superclásico on April 19 at the Monumental, according to reporting on his recovery plan.
- The veteran has played only 45 minutes in 2026, a first half against Vélez in Liniers where he conceded once before leaving at halftime.
- With Armani out, coach Eduardo Coudet has relied on young keeper Santiago Beltrán and brought Joaquín Fernández and Matías Barcia into first-team work, while Armani’s contract runs through December 2026 and no renewal talks are active.