Overview

• River Plate reportedly paid $2.25 million for 100% of Quintero’s transfer rights from América de Cali after the Colombian side cleared wage debts.
• Quintero was formally presented on July 18, sharing an emotional embrace with coach Marcelo Gallardo that highlighted their deep bond.
• The 30-year-old began first-team training at River Camp on July 18 and did not travel to Córdoba for the Instituto match.
• In his previous spell under Gallardo, Quintero played 97 games, scored 19 goals, provided 16 assists and won four titles.
• He is expected to make his return on July 27 against San Lorenzo, with a Copa Argentina appearance on August 2 as a fallback.