“Otamendi may return to River Plate soon.”

Nicolás Otamendi is about to take a decisive step in his career with a sensational return to Argentine football! The experienced central defender, currently at Benfica, is nearing the end of his contract and may soon don the jersey of River Plate, one of the biggest clubs in South America.

According to exclusive revelations from Argentine journalist César Luis Merlo during his appearance on the Vorterix program, Otamendi is “very close to signing an 18-month contract with River Plate.” This news has sent shockwaves through the football world, as the 35-year-old Argentine international could leave Europe to shine once again in his home country, in a transfer that promises to shake up the market.

With his contract with the Eagles coming to an end, Otamendi is free to negotiate without restrictions, which accelerates the process of a possible move to Buenos Aires. River Plate, a historic and always competitive club, emerges as the natural choice for the defender who wishes to continue competing at the highest level, now on Argentine soil.

This potential return represents not only an opportunity for the defender to solidify his legacy in the land where it all began but also for River Plate to strengthen a key position in defense, benefiting from Otamendi’s experience and leadership.

Stay tuned: official confirmation may come at any moment, and this is a deal that promises to stir conversations and maneuvers in the South American football market. Otamendi’s transfer to River Plate could be the masterstroke in the upcoming transfer window.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.