CLOSED: Pezzella leaves Betis 112bm

River Plate has made an important move in the transfer market by securing the return of Germán Pezzella to their ranks. The experienced central defender, 33 years old, is coming back to the Núñez club after his time in European football, having reached a total agreement with Real Betis Balompié.

The negotiation, which had been ongoing for several weeks, has been successfully closed with River Plate willing to pay the release clause set at around 4 million euros, as reported by journalist César Luis Merlo. This investment shows a strong commitment from the Argentine club to strengthen its defense with a player of extensive experience and knowledge of the club.

🚨Germán Pezzella is River's new reinforcement.
*️⃣The agreement is now final: the club will pay the Betis exit clause value (€4M), and the defender will sign a contract until December 2027. #TratoHecho pic.twitter.com/BtgnqTqV4U

— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo) August 2, 2024

Pezzella, who was part of River Plate before moving to Europe, will sign a contract binding him to the team until December 2027. His return represents not only a quality reinforcement for the river defense but also an element of experience and leadership within the dressing room, key factors for the river team.

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The Argentine center-back has stood out for his defensive solidity, leadership ability in defense, and aerial skills, qualities that have made him a cornerstone in the teams he has played for, including his role in the national team.

River Plate aims to consolidate its dominance in Argentine football and face the challenges of international competitions with this g, leveraging Pezzella's invaluable experience. The river fans eagerly await seeing their new reinforcement in action, confident that his presence on the field will significantly contribute to the team's future successes.

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