It's understood that Acosta had been attempting to cross the river on Saturday. Acosta, 25, had returned to his native country after several years in Spain, where he played for Villarreal and Racing Santander. Navy spokesman Pablo Gonzalez said Acosta disappeared as he was trying to swim across the river from east to west. (Image: National Navy)Montevideo-born Acosta started his career with local side Centro Atletico Fenix, which currently plays in Uruguay’s first division. All the latest transfer news and big stories will land straight into your inbox.

Source: Daily Mirror March 09, 2021 13:45 UTC