No place in River due to Beltrán's great present, Franco Armani finalized his move to Atlético Nacional

After more than eight seasons defending the goal for the Núñez team, the world champion goalkeeper will continue his career at Atlético Nacional, an institution where he built much of his legacy before arriving in Argentine football. Therefore, Franco Armani's time at River Plate has come to an end.

The goalkeeper and the River Plate management reached an agreement to terminate the contract early, which was set to expire at the end of the year, thus allowing his return to the Colombian club.

At 39 years old, Armani chose to prioritize a sentimental return. His intention is to retire wearing the Atlético Nacional jersey, a team with which he won 13 titles, including a Copa Libertadores and a Recopa Sudamericana, in addition to establishing himself as one of the greatest figures in the history of the institution.

The decision was understood and supported by River, which accepted to facilitate the goalkeeper's departure as recognition for all he contributed during his time at the club.

Since his arrival in 2018, Armani played 366 official matches, lifted 10 titles, and became one of the great symbols of one of River's most successful eras.

His performance in the historic conquest of the Copa Libertadores 2018 is etched in the memory of the fans, just like his countless decisive interventions in national and international competitions.

Additionally, he left a remarkable mark by recording 158 matches with a clean sheet, a figure that places him among the most important goalkeepers in the club's history.

During the last semester, the sports landscape changed for Armani. Injuries and the rise of young Santiago Beltrán reduced his participation, which ultimately influenced the decision to seek a new destination to face the final stretch of his career.