February 12, 2021 – 5:56 p.m.
Drafting of El País
Agustí Palavecino arrived in Buenos Aires this Friday morning, presented exams and in the afternoon was made official as a new player for River Plata.
The former Deportivo Cali player, who did not want to speak in his farewell to the sugar squad, was happy to reach the team led by Marcelo Gallardo.
“The truth is I’m very happy, I looked forward to this moment. Glad to be here, the wait was long but I know it’s an important step in my career. One can’t believe it when Gallardo calls you … I hearing his words, I was very happy so now hoping to be able to start training, “said the player who was with the green-and-whites for two seasons.
The ‘millionaire’ squad will buy from Esportiu Cali 35% of its record in 1.8 million dollars and will also have a commitment to acquire another 30% in exchange for $ 1,700,000.
“My word to the president of Cali was that not every club was asking me … Today you ask any player if he wants to come to River and who will tell you no … I did the necessary strength, I thank them to the leaders of Cali and River for having agreed and that is why I am here today “, Agustí pointed out about the way in which his transfer took place.
Palavecino was asked by Gallardo before the imminent departure of River from Nacho Fernández, who will go to Brazilian football.
