It’s official. No deal was reached, and the champions’ showcase proved to be their best ally as Atlético Nacional bid farewell to a key figure in their Copa and Liga Betplay II double victory, which concluded the 2024 season .
The club were aware they were going to lose a promising talent and moved quickly to find a replacement, so it didn’t catch them off guard.
The departure of Álvaro Angulo is certainly notable. Under Efraín Juárez, the contribution from the backs has been crucial in bolstering a devastating attack, and it is here that the team is likely to feel the impact early in the season.
Álvaro Angulo, a dynamic left winger known for his remarkable defensive contributions and offensive projection, is leaving. His contract expired, and talks for an extension failed to bear fruit, leaving behind a legacy of two titles won in green.
What are the next steps for him?
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According to journalist Juan David Londoño, Angulo is about to make the jump to international football: “There has been no renewal agreement between the parties. Álvaro is close to Independiente,” he said. he declared.
Independiente are one of the most legendary clubs in Argentine football, marking a significant step in the player’s career, although some details still need to be finalized before he officially signs his contract. He arrives as a free agent, which puts him in an advantageous position.
As for Atlético Nacional, they now face the challenge of integrating Camilo Cándido, a Uruguayan player requested directly by coach Juárez due to his current form in Mexican football, into the team and adapting him to the system from as possible, especially with the Copa Libertadores on the horizon.
