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Rodrigo Villagra leaving River Plate?

Rodrigo Villagra has joined CSKA Moscow as a free agent. Negotiations were prolonged, but the transfer is now complete. Villagra expressed his happiness and commitment to the club, highlighting CSKA as a great club. He signed a contract until the end of December 2028, with an option to extend for another year. Villagra will wear the number five jersey for the Moscow team.

CSKA Moscow is facing uncertainty regarding the completion of Rodrigo Villagra's transfer, despite the midfielder's recent arrival in Moscow and passing of his medical examination. The club is dealing with legal complexities, which have delayed a decision on the transfer. A final meeting is planned between CSKA and Villagra's representatives to determine the next steps. Additionally, there is a possibility that even if CSKA signs him, he might be kept out of the squad until the next season. Villagra is currently playing for River Plate and is contracted until the winter of 2027. His market value is estimated at €5.5 million, as reported by Transfermarkt.

Rodrigo Villagra, a midfielder from River Plate, has arrived in Moscow to sign a contract with CSKA Moscow. This has been reported by the Telegram channel 'Zametki Klinsa o CSKA', which also shared a photo of the player at Vnukovo airport with a red and blue scarf. Villagra played 15 matches for River Plate last season, recording one assist. His current contract with River Plate is valid until winter 2027. According to Transfermarkt, the market value of the 23-year-old player is €5.5 million.

Rodrigo Villagra is set to leave River Plate for CSKA Moscow. Both clubs have reached a total agreement for the sale of 50% of Villagra's registration rights for four million dollars, with an additional one million in bonuses. The contract is expected to be for four years, pending the formal exchange of documents to finalize the transfer. The transfer comes after an unexpected offer from Foster Gillett to cover Villagra's contract termination fee fell through.

CSKA Moscow, the main interested party, made a new offer that approached River's expectations. The Russian team had previously offered 3.5 million USD for 50% of Villagra's rights but increased it to 4 million USD for the same percentage. The operation is advancing well, but not yet confirmed. The deal is expected to be resolved soon after much uncertainty.

CSKA Moscow remains the main interested party in signing Rodrigo Villagra, having increased their offer to 4 million dollars for 50% of his transfer rights. River Plate, however, is holding out for 5 million dollars for the same percentage or 7 million for 80%. The negotiations are ongoing as River Plate is still analyzing the latest offer.

Rodrigo Villagra is in the extended list of potential transfers for CSKA Moscow. Roman Babaev, the general director of CSKA Moscow, acknowledged that Villagra is indeed a potential transfer target. The transfer is possible from a regulatory standpoint, but further developments are awaited. Villagra has been playing for River Plate since winter 2024, with a contract valid until December 2027. His market value is €5.5 million according to Transfermarkt.

The transfer of Rodrigo Villagra to Estudiantes de La Plata has fallen through due to complications in the agreement between the club and Foster Gillett.

Villagra is frustrated with the delay in a transfer involving Foster Gillett who promised $11,700,000. Villagra is training independently and considering rejoining River Plate as hopes for the transfer diminish. Meanwhile, River is negotiating with CSKA Moscow for a $3,500,000 deal for half of Villagra's rights, but River is asking for $5,000,000. The uncertainty about Villagra’s future is growing.

CSKA Moscow has made an offer of $3.5 million for the transfer of Argentine midfielder Rodrigo Villagra from River Plate. The report comes from journalist and insider German Garcia Grova on the social network X (formerly Twitter). According to the source, CSKA has '48 hours' to complete the deal, while River Plate demands $5 million for 50% of the rights to the 24-year-old Argentine.

Foster Gillett had promised to finance the transfer of Rodrigo Villagra, but the payment remains outstanding. River Plate is exploring several options, including other international offers or bringing Villagra back into the squad. Villagra is reportedly frustrated with the ongoing situation and has indicated that if the purchase is not finalized by the weekend, he will regard the pre-agreement as null and void and will ask to return to the club. River Plate is under pressure to secure a new destination for Villagra before the transfer window closes on February 23 for free agents in most European leagues.

Spartak Moscow has expressed interest in signing Rodrigo Villagra but has not made a financial offer yet. They are not expected to meet River Plate's valuation.

River Plate agreed to the termination of Rodrigo Villagra's contract, with the buyout clause payment to be executed by Villagra himself with funds from Foster Gillett. The deal was unexpectedly close to completion for around 12 million dollars. Villagra stopped training with the team, but the payment has not been received yet, and the future club is undefined.

CSKA Moscow, from Russia, is negotiating with Rodrigo Villagra from River Plate and is reportedly in the lead to secure his signing, according to Argentine media.

Rodrigo Villagra has agreed to leave River through the intervention of Foster Gillett and is still waiting for a new club. River might use the same regulatory loophole as Vélez to incorporate a player after his departure.

Rodrigo Villagra's release is signed, but the ten million dollars net have not yet reached River. He was offered to Vélez, Estudiantes, and San Lorenzo, but none could take him. There is interest from CSKA Moscow, but nothing firm yet. Villagra is training separately, with his future uncertain.

Former CSKA Moscow player Dmitry Khomukha spoke about CSKA's plan to acquire River Plate midfielder Rodrigo Villagra. Khomukha indicated that CSKA faces strong competition in the midfield and suggested that Villagra could be signed because of a favorable price/quality ratio. He also pointed out that Pjanic is with CSKA until the end of the championship, after which the focus might shift to the Argentine player. Khomukha considers Villagra a future investment, as the young player Kislyak is developing but currently lacks the experience needed for the position.

CSKA Moscow is currently the favorite to sign Rodrigo Villagra, a defensive midfielder from River Plate, according to journalist Renzo Pantic. The club is competing with Estudiantes and Velez Sarsfield for the player's signature, but River Plate prefers to sell him to a club from a foreign league. Villagra has played 15 matches this season, providing one assist. His contract with River Plate runs until winter 2027, and his market value is estimated at €5.5 million according to Transfermarkt.

Rodrigo Villagra was bought by the Foster Gillett Group for a little over 11 million dollars. CSKA de Moscú is now seen as a leading alternative for his next club, although nothing has been finalized yet. The next week is expected to be crucial in determining his future. River has recently transferred Pablo Solari to Spartak, another Russian club.

Rodrigo Villagra has been sold to the economic group Foster Gillett for approximately 11.7 million dollars for the full transfer, which will leave River with around nine million net. It is not yet clear where he will play next, as Eduardo Dominguez stated he was not needed at Estudiantes, and Vélez has emerged as an alternative.

The economic group led by Foster Gillett, who has invested heavily in Estudiantes de La Plata, has reached a preliminary agreement with River Plate to acquire the services of Rodrigo Villagra. The exact transfer fee has not been confirmed, but it is expected to be similar to what River Plate paid to Talleres in 2024. Rodrigo Villagra was not called up for the match against Instituto at the Monumental stadium.

Rodrigo Villagra is part of the main team at River Plate, and his future is uncertain as the club is open to negotiations to transfer him away.

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