Overview
- River Plate officially presented Fausto Vera on a one-year loan with an option to buy, with local reports citing a US$500,000 loan fee and a purchase clause of around US$4–4.5 million.
- Marcelo Gallardo resumed training at River Camp, with reporting indicating a roughly US$20 million budget and a shift toward loan deals with fees and purchase options under the new leadership.
- Boca Juniors are in advanced talks to sign Marino Hinestroza from Atlético Nacional for about US$6 million, though the move is not yet closed and remains reported as developing.
- Alianza Lima confirmed multiple arrivals for 2026, including Jairo Vélez and Luis Ramos, and announced the Noche Blanquiazul presentation versus Inter Miami on January 24 in Lima.
- The Trofeo de Campeones final between Platense and Estudiantes is scheduled for 18:00 (Argentina) at the Estadio Único de San Nicolás with TV on ESPN Premium and TNT Sports, as Edson Álvarez faces roughly two weeks of rehab and sits out Fenerbahçe’s remaining 2025 fixtures.