Devis Vásquez on Néstor Lorenzo’s radar for the Colombian National Team, replacement for Ospina? | Colombians Abroad

It is no secret to anyone that goalkeeper Devis Vásquez was not in the future plans of the Colombian National Team, but after his arrival at AC Milan and going from anonymity to stardom in a matter of hours, becoming from now on an applicant in the replacement of the selected one for the future.

With a view to the 2026 World Cup, 24-year-old Devis Vásquez could be a goalkeeper to take in Colombia’s process in the Qualifiers and why not, think about having a chance to start Néstor Lorenzo’s team after becoming the only goalkeeper Colombian to tackle in Europe.

But given his arrival in European football at such a young age, what real possibilities does Devis Vásquez have to fight to be the owner of the goal in Colombia? At the moment, the goalkeeper is on Néstor Lorenzo’s radar and as confirmed by the president of Guaraní from Paraguay, Emilio Daher, the Colombian goalkeeper had received an invitation from the “Tricolor” coach for friendlies in January and to be part of that call.

Faced with this confirmation, Devis Vásquez’s call to Colombia would be close and the dream of playing in yellow is not far away, but when he arrives he will have to fight against the experienced David Ospina, who has been the owner of the goal for several years. and his regularity in Al Nassr have him firm in his position.

Despite the fact that he may have few options to make his debut immediately in a Colombian match, the truth is that he already leads many other colleagues in his position, as he will compete with goalkeepers who have added minutes in the ‘Tricolor’ and his age I would not allow them to be beyond 2026.

With the almost certain departure of David Ospina from the goal in a few years (he is 34), the path would be clear for Vásquez, who would have a free path in the future, since the natural substitute for the Al Nassr goalkeeper is Camilo Vargas (from 33 years old) and despite his good times, age does not favor him to follow a process either.

Thus, the only contender for the future of the goal in Colombia, would be against Álvaro Montero, who has been called up in recent games and at 27 years old would be enough to take charge of the goal, although Kevin Mier must not be left out. who is 22 and has also been in the orbit of the national team, in addition, with youth processes but already has the advantage of being able to play at a European level and in a top league like Serie A, so Devis Vásquez’s options of becoming in number one in Colombia in the medium and long term, would not be unreasonable.

At the moment, Devis Vásquez hopes to be made official by Milan and with Lorenzo’s confidence to take him into account before signing with the Rossoneri, the Argentine coach’s plan is to start looking for replacement options for the ‘Tricolor’ goal. .