Overview

• The 32-year-old passed his medical, was unveiled as Vélez’s fifth addition of the season, and will wear No. 22.
• He is available to Guillermo Barros Schelotto for the Torneo Clausura and the Copa Libertadores quarterfinal against Racing.
• Club announcements confirmed a contract through December 31, 2026, following his removal from Marcelo Gallardo’s plans at River.
• Multiple reports say the move involved no cash and a ceded percentage of his rights to meet AFA registration rules.
• His recent River stint was hampered by injuries, yielding two goals in 59 matches, and he had fallen out of matchday squads.