From the moment that Juan Carlos Osorio sounded like a strong candidate for the technical direction of América de Cali, the probable reinforcements began to be mentioned, among whom the Antioquia striker Cristian ‘Chicho’ Arango was mentioned.
However, although the club is not in a position to acquire its federative rights, this Tuesday an eventual possibility appeared if Benfica definitely makes an official offer for Duván Vergara.
It is no secret to anyone that the Portuguese cast owns 50% of the player’s pass, while the rest is held by Millionaires. It would then be a kind of barter, in which the scarlet team gave up a part of the rights to Vergara, but would have to enter into negotiations with their blue albiah counterparts.
It would be something similar to what happened at the time when Nacional transferred Jeison Steven Lucumí to Tigres de México. The ‘devils’, who had a percentage of the Valle del Cauca pass, facilitated the negotiation and in return received 30% of Jarlan Barrera’s rights, which he currently holds.
There is no doubt that at first glance it seems a complicated issue, especially because of what ‘Chicho’ means for Millionaires, but in football the proposals are to be heard.
Arango, 26 years old, has become one of the best players in the BetPlay League, not only because of his scoring nose but also his clarity to leave hand in hand with his best-placed teammate in the goal pass. Recently, it was known that Corinthians, from Brazil, would have made an offer of around 2 million dollars to have their services.
America has for now confirmed the arrival of left winger David Lemos, although the need for a senior striker who was alongside Adrián Ramos became evident in the past semester both locally and in the Copa Libertadores.
Marco Antonio Garcés
Correspondent Futbolred Cali
On twitter: @marquitosgarces
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