Fútbol Argentino
River keeps Andrada, Pereyra and Espíndola at the club and out of the Under-20s
The club from Núñez reached an agreement with the AFA to keep Andrada, Pereyra and Espíndola in the squad ahead of the playoffs of the 2026 Clausura Tournament. The move aims to avoid losing options at a crucial point in the calendar.
River moved quickly and secured a key permit in the final stretch of the Torneo Clausura 2026. After negotiating with the AFA, the club avoided the call-up of Andrada, Pereyra and Espíndola to the Argentina Under-20 National Team so they can remain available to the side for the playoffs.
River’s move before the AFA
The decision came from a formal request by the Millonario, which sought to keep the full squad together for the decisive stage of the championship. In Núñez, they felt it was important not to lose three young players just as the tournament’s decisive phase begins.
According to the verified context, the request was clear: that the players stay at the club to take on the round of 16 and whatever comes next in the playoff bracket.
- Andrada
- Pereyra
- Espíndola
A relief amid the demands of the Clausura
The move fits River’s sporting moment, with the team arriving at this stage under pressure to maintain its level in the domestic tournament. Around the club, the priority is not to lose key pieces ahead of a stage in which every absence can matter.
In addition, the squad is carrying a demanding schedule and the board had already looked to adjust the calendar to reach the playoffs in the best possible shape. In that context, the continued presence of these three youngsters in Núñez is seen as backing for the coaching staff and for planning the final stretch.
What’s next for the Millonario
River is now focused on the start of the Clausura 2026 playoffs, with its youngsters still part of the squad. The resolution with the AFA allows the coaching staff to have more options at a time of maximum pressure.
The negotiation also makes clear that the club is prioritizing the competitive present over the youth international call-up, at least in this window. With the tournament’s decisive phase underway, Núñez is aiming to reach each upcoming match with the greatest possible margin.
