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Germán Pezzella Rescinds River Plate Contract

The World Cup winner left by mutual agreement as River pushes ahead with a preseason roster clear-out that has left many first‑team players training apart.

Overview

  • River Plate confirmed the mutual rescission of Pezzella’s contract and posted an official message thanking him for his service to the club.
  • Pezzella published an emotional farewell on social media including the message “Hasta el final de nuestras vidas, los amo. Gracias” and a photo kissing the club crest.
  • The defender had been training separately at River’s Cantilo complex after being excluded from Eduardo Coudet’s main squad as part of a group of about 15 players.
  • Reports say Pezzella received an approach from a club in the United Arab Emirates but that negotiation did not move forward, leaving his next team undecided.
  • Pezzella’s last appearance for River was the Torneo Apertura 2026 final loss to Belgrano, and several other separated players still have unresolved futures as the transfer window nears its close.