Atlanta United confirmed through its social channels that the playmaker has departed the club and is now the property of River Plate. Esequiel Boat, a long-time member of River since January 2022, will officially switch ownership as Atlanta exercises the agreed purchase clause from the loan deal. River Plate now holds 100 percent of the player, and the club will finalize the buyout in accordance with the loan agreement.
HOW MUCH DID RIVER PAY FOR BOAT?
The formal transfer price was seven million dollars, a figure lower than the eleven million invested by River Plate in 2018 for a prior signing. It is important to note that River Plate had already paid an additional four million to secure a two-year loan arrangement. The player’s new contract runs through December 31, 2026 and will be paid in six installments, aligning with the club’s financial planning.
Beyond the base transfer price, the agreement with the MLS club includes several performance-based clauses. The total cost could rise based on the number of appearances Boat makes, domestic title success, and River Plate’s performance in the Copa Libertadores. If the club does not transfer him by the end of 2025, certain conditions could further influence the final amount. Boat has appeared in 94 matches and scored 15 goals for River Plate during his tenure so far.
Overall, the move marks a significant step in Boat’s career as he becomes a full River Plate asset with a contract that reflects his growing role in the squad and the club’s ambitions in domestic and continental competitions.