February 12, 2021 – 5:56 p.m.
El País editorial office
Agustín Palavecino arrived in Buenos Aires on Friday morning, took the exams and in the afternoon was made official as a new player from River Plata.
The former Deportivo Cali player, who did not want to say goodbye to the sugar team, was happy to join the team led by Marcelo Gallardo.
“The truth is that I’m very happy, I’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time. I’m glad to be here, the wait has been long, but I know it’s an important step in my career. You can’t believe when Gallardo calls you … I heard the words I was very happy, so I hope to start training now “, said the player who spent two seasons with Verdiblancos.
The “millionaire” team will buy 35% of its file from Deportivo Cali for 1.8 million dollars and will also commit to buy another 30% in exchange for 1,700,000 dollars.
“My word to the president of Cali was that not every club asks me … Today you ask any player if he wants to come to River and who will say no … I made the necessary force, they thank the leaders of Cali and River for having I agreed and that’s why I’m here today, “said Agustín about how his transfer took place.
Palavecino was asked by Gallardo before River’s imminent departure of Nacho Fernández, who will go to Brazilian football.
