Juan Fernando Quintero said goodbye to River Plate: "Don't try to understand it, I was always happy"

"Here they have a fan for life"... in this way JUAN FERNANDO QUINTERO put an end to his love story with River Plate, a club in which he established himself as one of the great references of recent years. Despite the fact that there was an intention on both sides to renew his contract, it seems that it could not finally be consolidated and the '10 ′ said goodbye to the club through social networks. The message dedicated to the club and the fans closes this stage in the Colombian's career, who could now reach Brazilian or Colombian football.

Juan Fernando Quintero is considered by many to be one of the great players that the cross band has worn in recent years. His score against Boca Juniors in the Copa Libertadores final that took place at the Santiago Bernabéu remained one of the great moments in the team's history. After his time in Chinese soccer, the midfielder returned to Núñez and his performance was as expected by many, the quality was maintained and he quickly established himself as one of the most regular players for coach Marcelo Gallardo.

In his second spell at River Plate, JUAN FERNANDO QUINTERO played 36 league, cup and Libertadores games, scoring seven goals and providing eight assists. After the season ended, it was expected that his contractual renewal would not present any problem, even coach Martín Demichelis, who replaced Marcelo Gallardo, stated that he hoped to have him for the following season. However, after many lengths, the negotiation between the two parties stalled and an agreement could not be reached, this accompanied by the rumor of the interest of an increasingly latent Brazilian club.

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The Colombian '10' published on the morning of this Friday, December 30, just one day after completing his contract with River Plate, a message on his social networks addressed to the Argentine club and to the fans, who repeatedly expressed their affection for him and they insistently asked that he stay in the team for the 2023 season. Along with the message, he published several photographs of his time at the Millionaire, even in some he appears accompanied by the club's former coach, Marcelo Gallardo or by players like Enzo Pérez, Julián Álvarez, Enzo Fernández, among others.

"Don't try to understand it! I was always happy at RIVER. Whatever they say, I just have to thank the whole RIVER WORLD. Here you have a fan for LIFE!! THANK YOU AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL ”, assured JUAN FERNANDO QUINTERO on his social networks.

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From Argentina they were already mentioning for a few days that the departure of JUAN FERNANDO QUINTERO from RIVER PLATE was a fact due to some economic impediments on the part of the club. TYC Sports recently pointed out that the situation of '10', "is that due to his status as an Argentine resident, since he has been in the country for a year, the Millionaire cannot transfer foreign currency abroad for the purchase of economic rights since the Central Bank does not allow it. Until now, the only viable way is to deposit his salary in a national account, although the amount in dollars would automatically be transformed into pesos, at the official value and it would not be beneficial for the driver.

It is at this moment that the possibility of signing with Flamengo begins to gain strength. The Brazilian club, current champion of the Copa Libertadores, would be very interested in signing him and would have made a million-dollar proposal to the Colombian. To this is also added the interest of some Colombian clubs and the United States. The same flyer stated a few days ago that "I cannot deny that we have offers to go to various places, but I want to make the decision with a cool head."

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Juan Fernando Quintero's message had a huge impact on social networks and various football figures and celebrities responded to the farewell of '10′, who left RIVER PLATE after having worn the crossover band's shirt for four years. One of those who responded was the figure of the Argentine team and world champion, Enzo Fernández, who thanked the "idol" for what he had done at the Millionaire.

- "Thank you for all idol", Enzo Fernández

- "I love you brother, always together", Nicolás de la Cruz

- "Let's go crack", Maluma

- “Thank you magic”, 'El Cucho' Hernández

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You can also read: The millionaire salary that Flamengo would have prepared for Juanfer Quintero in BrazilThe Colombian '10' published on the morning of this Friday, December 30, just one day after completing his contract with River Plate, a message on his social networks addressed to the Argentine club and to the fans, who repeatedly expressed their affection for him and they insistently asked that he stay in the team for the 2023 season.