Atlético Nacional is preparing for a significant change in its squad for 2025, in which they will participate in the group stage of the Conmebol Libertadores.
The current Colombian soccer champion made his first incorporation official, it is the Ecuadorian Billy Arce, a 26-year-old winger, who comes to the Antioquia team from Santos of Brazil, where he had a discreet step.
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According to information from journalist Felipe Sierra, midfielder Edwin Cardona will wear the iconic number 10 of the King of Cups, a number that was left vacant after the recent departure of Uruguayan Pablo Ceppelini, who did not renew his contract with the club.
The decision not to extend the relationship with Ceppelini, who was a key piece in the team’s recent successes under the direction of Efraín Juárez, marked the end of a stage for the player in the Antioquia club. During his time in the King of Cups, the Uruguayan contributed decisively to winning titles in the Colombia Cup and the BetPlay League, which gave Verdolaga a ticket to the next edition of the Copa Libertadores.
With the departure of Ceppelini, The number 10 was left without a wearer, which opened the door for Edwin Cardona to officially request the club’s directors for the opportunity to wear this number in the next season.. In this way, everything seems to indicate that there would be no impediments on the part of the club for the talented creative midfielder to wear the mythical number on his back, which characterizes the most skilled on the field of play.
Cardona, who already wore the number 10 shirt during a previous stage at Atlético Nacionalreturns to a number that has been worn by historical figures of the club such as Macnelly Torres, Giovanni Moreno, Héctor Hurtado and Alexis García. This legacy makes the number a symbol of creativity and responsibility within the team.
The Antioquia midfielder, known for his technical ability and his ability to generate offensive play, will seek to take advantage of this new motivation to lead the team in its goal of winning the third Copa Libertadores in its history. His previous experience with the Colombian national team and his career in international football position him as a key piece in Atlético Nacional’s aspirations to
The decision to assign the number 10 to Cardona also reinforces the club’s confidence in his ability to assume a leading role in the team. This move not only has a symbolic impact, but also highlights the importance of having experienced players with a deep understanding of the club’s identity to face the challenges ahead.
-The news did not go unnoticed by Atlético Nacional fans, who expressed their opinion on the possibility of Cardona wearing the number ’10’ on his shirt in 2025.
“To be a true 10 you have to be a professional on and off the pitch, set an example and I think he is not the one, things are won not only with football, but by being a great human being.”
“Ok, it’s fine and it’s normal. But that’s why they shouldn’t have taken Pablo Ceppelini out. Now, in the midst of the liberators, Edwin Cardona won’t have a single decent option to replace him when he can’t play, which usually happens due to his poor physical ability.”
“The fat man deserves to even be the captain, we have to give him everything he wants And the 8 for Matheus.”
“Being the darling of the club and some sectors of the fans, it is most likely that they will give it to him, hopefully they will get him physically ready.”
“Let the fat man ask for whatever he wants.”
It should be remembered that Atlético Nacional will begin its defense of the title in the BetPlay Dimayor League against Once Caldas at home.
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