Juan Fernando Quintero has officially rejoined River Plate for what marks his third tenure with the renowned Argentine club. The gifted playmaker formalized his contract yesterday, with club President Jorge Brito, General Secretary Stefano Di Carlo, and head coach Marcelo Gallardo all present for the signing. The Colombian international now seamlessly integrates into the professional squad, bolstering the team ahead of the competitions scheduled for the second half of the season.
This return signifies Quintero`s third experience proudly wearing the iconic River Plate shirt. During his initial spell between 2018 and 2020, he registered 61 appearances, contributing 12 goals and 7 assists. He then made a comeback to Buenos Aires in 2022, where he featured in 36 matches, scoring 7 goals and providing 8 assists. Accumulating both periods, Quintero boasts an impressive total of 97 official appearances, with a combined tally of 19 goals and 15 assists.
His distinguished career with River Plate is highlighted by three significant trophies: the Supercopa Argentina in 2017, the Copa Argentina in 2019, and the historic CONMEBOL Libertadores in 2018. Notably, in the unforgettable Libertadores final won against fierce rivals Boca Juniors at the Santiago Bernabéu, Quintero was a central figure, delivering a pivotal goal and an assist. Since 2018, Quintero stands out with the fifth-best assist rate per 90 minutes (0.24) among River players and holds the undisputed record for assists directly from set-pieces (2.91 per 90 minutes).
In his most recent campaign in the Colombian league with América de Cali, Quintero showcased his talent with 3 goals and 3 assists across 14 matches. During this period, he recorded the highest average shots per game (3.9) alongside Hugo Rodallega. Furthermore, the official club statement highlights that in the group stage of the CONMEBOL Sudamericana 2025, the former Pescara player was among the top performers in key metrics such as shots, ball touches, and crucial passes.
