After fulfilling the only and last objective of the year, which was to keep the ticket to the South American Cup 2021, Deportivo Cali gave a short break to its team of players to spend the end of the year with their families.
Although at the end of its participation in the continental competition, the Verdiblanca institution had allowed vacations, the managers decided that the group go to rest and return on January 4 under the command of Uruguayan coach Arias, who, as well as was notified of several departures, will also count for now with three new faces for the next season, which due to the narrowness of the calendar would begin on January 16 0 17
The men who will reach the professional squad are Uruguayan goalkeeper Gustavo De Amores, central defender Jorge Arias and forwards Michell Ramos and Marco Pérez, as well as several homegrown players who will receive promotion. There is also an initial agreement for the youthful midfielder Jean Carlos Colorado, whose rights belong to Cortuluá. Because his brother Andrés will not continue, the ‘heart team’ would make that concession.
Arias also does not have Deiber Caicedo, who has everything very advanced to move to MLS, the situation of the Argentine creative Agustín Palavecino also depends on an eventual transfer and for Jhon Vásquez there was an agreement with Alianza Petrolera in the payment term for 50% of federative rights.
The great task for the Uruguayan coach will be to consolidate his defense and containment sector, as well as to perfect the definition, since his goals were much less than the opportunities he generated in each of his games.
The experienced strategist was seriously concerned about the threats from fans this Tuesday before the playoff game against Millonarios and said he will seriously think about what comes next.
At the end of their participation in the round of 16 of the South American Cup when they fell 1-5 in Palmaseca against Vélez Sarsfield, the Cali board had already announced the departure of David González (retired from activity), Richard Renteria, Juan Daniel Roa , José Enamorado, Carlos Lizarazo and Jesús Arrieta.
Marco Antonio Garcés
Correspondent Futbolred Cali
On twitter: @marquitosgarces
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