After resolving his departure from América de Cali due to economic problems, the Colombian would travel to Buenos Aires to sign a contract for a year and a half with his new team.
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According to Argentine media, Juan Fernando Quintero is one step away from sealing his return to River Plate. The Colombian would have brought his departure from América de Cali, and would only subtract the signing of the termination to travel to Buenos Aires, pass medical exams and sign a contract for a year and a half. If confirmed, it would be his third cycle in the club, where he became a hero of the historic final of Madrid.
According to the journalist César Luis Merlo, the return of Quintero already has green light from Marcelo Gallardo, current coach of River. Although the '10 ′ was not an initial priority, the good relationship between the two and the level shown in Racing and America made Gallardo approve his return.
The Argentine club, however, is not willing to buy its pass. Therefore, he hopes that the player arrives as a free agent after terminating with America, where he has a contract until 2027. There is already a formal proposal: link for 18 months.
Problems in America accelerate their departure
The Quintero cycle in América de Cali will be short. According to the press, the club has had difficulty fulfilling the agreed salary, something that surprised the midfielder and facilitated negotiations to leave without cost.
Once he resolves his situation, Juanfer will travel to Argentina to close the signing. Except unforeseen, River's shirt will wear again, where he left an indelible mark with the goal against Boca in Madrid.
This possible return also leaves a controversial flavor in Avellaneda. In December, Quintero had assured Diego Milito, president of Racing, who would not go to River or accept an immediate sale. This was what he said in the program Naked with Eva:
“I talked to President Diego Milito, with whom I have a very good relationship, and I told him to stay calm, that I was not going to River at that time, that they were not going to negotiate me either, but well, six months have passed.”
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