The Colombian cycle Juan Fernando Quintero in racing came to an end and will return to his native country to fulfill his personal wish, since the midfielder will arrive at Cali America that agreed with Racing a definitive agreement of 2,500,000 dollars ending weeks of tension between the player and the management.
After a year and a half at the club, the player leaves the “Academy” with the historic conquest of the South American Cup 2024. From the beginning, Quintero had made clear his intention to return to Colombia to be close to his family, a decision motivated by personal problems, including his wife’s health.
Despite the reinforcements of racing to retain him, the footballer decided not to participate in the preseason in Paraguay under the orders of Gustavo Costaswhich accelerated negotiations for his departure.
He Cali America that competed with other teams like Junior from Barranquilla and Millionaireswas the one who met the economic expectations of racing. After rejecting two initial offers of one million and two million dollars, the Colombian club raised its proposal to two and a half million, which allowed its operation to be unblocked.
In Avellaneda They accepted the figure, also considering that they will save the salary corresponding to the remaining year of the contract. Quinterothe total of which had implied an investment of 3,600,000 dollars between the transfer and his remuneration.
The departure of Quintero marks the end of a stage in racing which, although it was brief, left an important mark. His technical quality was key for the team in conquering the South American Cupa title that will remain in the memory of “Academy” fans.
However, the player’s unilateral decision not to travel with the squad and the tense negotiations for his departure generated wear and tear that is now giving way to the closing of this chapter.
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Racing, close to securing its first reinforcement?
Racing would be close to getting its first reinforcement for 2025, who would arrive to replace the Colombian Roger Martínez, who rejected the management’s offers to renew the contract.
It’s about the Venezuelan Josef Martinezwho was left as a free player after his time at CF Montreal of the Major League Soccer (MLS).
The Venezuelan, who also played with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, would have Racing as a priority for his future and would even have rejected a very good financial offer from Al Taawon, from Saudi Arabia.
In this way, Racing would be increasingly closer to securing its first reinforcement for 2025, where its main objective will be the Copa Libertadores, a tournament it only won in 1967.
Other names that the leadership of the Avellaneda club closely follows are midfielder Facundo Farías, from Inter Miami, and forward Adrián “Rocky” Balboa, who could pair up in the offensive with Adrián “Maravilla” Martínez.
The official activity for the “Academy”, which is doing preseason in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, will begin on January 24 when it visits Barracas Central for the first date of the Apertura Tournament of the Professional League.
In any case, they will play friendly matches against the Paraguayan teams General Caballero and 2 de Mayo.
Source: Ambito
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