Despite links with Madrid, Quintero renews with River Plate
The Colombian player penned a new deal with the Buenos Aires based outfit that will see him wear the iconic red sash shirt through to 2022.
Following his recent spectacular goals for River Plate in the Superliga Argentina and rumours linking him with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu, Juan Fernando Quintero has put pen to paper and will stay with River.
Now enjoy that stunning Juan Quintero free-kick for River Plate (vs. Racing) from a different angle and in slow-mo!#bestofalltimepic.twitter.com/EoISx1T85b
— Paul Reidy (@paulreidy67) February 14, 2019
After loan spells with Rennes (France) and Independiente Medellín in his native Colombia, "Juanfer" moved to Buenos Aires in January 2018.
The new deal will see Quintero remain with "Los Millionarios" through to 2022 with the player holding a buy-out clause of 30 million dollars.
Esta tarde, Juan Fernando Quintero se reunió en el Monumental con @RodolfoDonofrio y @JorgeBrito: el Club blindó al jugador elevando su cláusula de rescisión a 30 millones de dólares. 🤝🔒 pic.twitter.com/2dfLG7nak0
— River Plate (@RiverPlate) February 26, 2019
The play-maker has worn the River shirt in 42 games and has already bagged one Supercopa Argentina and a Copa Libertadores with the Nuñez based outfit.