OFFICIAL: River Plate sign Martinez Quarta

River Plate have officially announced the return of Lucas Martinez Quarta, marking the end of his tenure with Fiorentina and a heart-warming homecoming for the Argentine defender. The 28-year-old center-back has signed a four-year contract with his boyhood club, completing a transfer worth 6.5 million euros, with potential bonuses that could increase the deal’s value.

The transfer includes performance-based clauses, with River Plate agreeing to pay an additional 500,000 euros if they win the domestic league title and 1 million euros for a Copa Libertadores victory. This structure underscores the club’s ambitions and faith in Martinez Quarta’s ability to contribute to their success.

River Plate’s president, Jorge Brito, was present for the contract signing, emphasizing the significance of this acquisition for the club. The team’s official X (formerly Twitter) account shared the news, stating, “Together with President Jorge Brito, Lucas Martínez Quarta has signed his contract and completed his return home.”

For Martinez Quarta, this move represents a return to familiar territory after more than four years away. The defender, affectionately known as “Chino” by fans, will once again grace the pitch at the Estadio Más Monumental in Buenos Aires, where he first made his name in professional football.

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