The South American transfer market has as its main protagonist the Colo Colo. The Chilean soccer champion whose main objective is to fight in the Copa Libertadores moves quickly to incorporate international figures to provide more resources to Jorge Almiron.
In the last few hours, the journalist specialized in the transfers of the various clubs on the planet, Cesar Luis Merlo reported through its official X account (former Twitter) that the Andean entity “negotiate directly to sign Keylor Navas”.
“The talks are carried out by the president Hannibal Meuse. The goalkeeper shows interest in reaching Macul”explained the chronicler. It should be remembered that the former Real Madrid He already retired from the selection of Costa Rica after playing more than 100 international matches y three world cups. The figure with a past in it PSG He was grateful at every opportunity to his teammates and supporters for the support they gave him throughout his career.
The experienced goalkeeper, winner of tres Champions League with the entire capital of Spain He ended his contract with the French entity after having “fulfilled many dreams that I had since I was a child.” And at 37 years old, he faces new challenges.
Keylor Navasconsidered by many analysts as “the best soccer player in the history of Costa Rica”played the world cups Brazil 2014, Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022and during his career he accumulated 114 official commitments with the national representative.
The goalkeeper was a key piece for the Ticos will reach first time quarterfinals in the edition that was held in South America in 2014, a tournament in which the team qualified first in the Death Group after beating Italia (1-0), Uruguay (3-1) and draw without goals with England.
In the round of 16 Costa Rica tied 1-1 with Greece but advanced in the penalty shootout, until reaching the phase of the best eight, where they lost in the same way with Netherlands, after resisting a heroic goalless draw.
One of the first to confirm his arrival to Chile was Claudio Aquinowho left Velez after winning the Professional League to put on the team's shirt Colo Colo. “Today I have to say goodbye, I leave in peace and with the tranquility of having left everything,” were the words chosen by the figure with a past in Independiente before retiring from José Amalfitani.
“Claudio Aquino is already Cacique! We reached an agreement for the Argentine midfielder to become a new player of Colo-Colo. After undergoing medical exams and signing his contract, he will join the squad Welcome to the Eternal Champion!”was the welcome message from the Chilean club on social networks.
The ex Independentwho played 64 games and scored 17 goals between the 2023 and 2024 seasons with Vélez, was chosen as the best footballer in the last edition of the Professional League. His performance in the Argentine team, under the technical direction of Gustavo Quinteroswas key for the club to overcome adversity and reach the championship. In a message shared on social networks, the midfielder expressed his pride in having been part of a team that, in his words, “with courage overcame everything and was able to be champion.”
The midfielder will not be the only one to join the Andean squad, given that Sebastian Villa It would be another of the reinforcements of the team that leads Jorge Almirón. Although the former Boca forward had sounded in Racing, from The Academy They ruled out the arrival of the Colombian winger due to his extra-sports behavior.
The situation of domestic violence that he experienced with his ex-partner was the main reason for withdrawing from the signing, since the footballer is still in a judicial process.
The former coffee grower fulfills a sentence of two years and three months of conditional prison for gender violence against Daniela Cortés. There is also a case for sexual abuse with carnal access.
It should be remembered that the footballer was not convicted in the process, since an agreement was reached between the parties to resolve the conflict through an extrajudicial economic agreement between the partiesalthough it did not prosper in court. The thing is The judge and the prosecutor did not accept that arrangement and the definition was left in the hands of the Chamber, which will determine whether the trial will continue or end..
Despite his problems in court, Sebastian Villa demonstrated a high level in Independent Rivadavia de Mendoza. In Leprosy Cuyana marked four goals and toasted six assists in 21 parties officers. In addition, he became an important reference for the team and now he would look for a new direction that, if the numbers close, his next challenge will be set with the Colo Colo.
