The River Plate club of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires officially presented Colombian defensive midfielder Kevin Castaño, who signed a professional contract that will tie him to the team until December 31, 2028. The signing of the contract took place in the presence of the club president, Jorge Brito, and the head coach Marcelo Gallardo.
Kevin Castaño, 24 years old, stopped wearing the number 5 to adopt the number 22 in his new stage with River. The player arrives at the Argentine team after a brief stint with FK Krasnodar in Russia and expressed excitement about joining "La Banda".
The footballer, who has participated in 32 matches and scored one goal in his career, will be a key piece in Marcelo Gallardo's midfield. Despite his youth, he will have to compete with more experienced players like Rodrigo Aliendro and Enzo Pérez for a spot in the starting lineup.
Castaño's arrival was confirmed through two posts on River's official Instagram account. In one of the edited photos, he can be seen wearing the club's jersey and holding a welcome sign. The team's welcome message and the player's presentation generated excitement among River's followers, who celebrated the arrival of the new reinforcement.
In the club's words, "Kevin is an addition that will bring youth, energy, and projection to our midfield area. We are excited to welcome him to the Biggest and we are sure he will play an important role in the team." With experience in the Colombian National Team, Castaño joins River with the determination to make his mark and contribute to the team's success.
