Overview

• River Plate acquired 70 percent of Matías Galarza’s rights and 90 percent of Juan Carlos Portillo’s from Talleres de Córdoba under five-year deals.
• The total operation cost $8.5 million plus a 10 percent rights exchange of Federico Girotti, underscoring River’s focus on asset protection.
• Galarza arrives as an offensive playmaker while Portillo brings defensive grit and recovery capacity to Marcelo Gallardo’s midfield.
• Both newcomers have been registered for first-team training and are under consideration for the upcoming Torneo Clausura fixture.
• These signings continue River’s broader roster renewal strategy following earlier reinforcements and loan-to-buy agreements.