Gustavo Puerta, with monitoring of the Premier League

Ferney Perdomo, president of Bogotá FC, spoke with El Carrusel Caracol about Gustavo Puerta, player who has in the Colombian Under 20 National Team that disputes the South American of the category. The leader was satisfied with the role that the captain is having, especially for the two assists that he made in the 2-1 victory over Peru.

“I am happy with what this boy has contributed to the National Team. For us it is not a surprise because we already know their conditions. Good time for Bogotá and the National Team,” said Perdomo. The president of the Bogotá club ruled out that Puerta is going to be transferred to another team in Colombia, he sees him playing soccer abroad. He was even encouraged to talk about some proposals or approaches, one of them from England.

“Yes, there are intentions from various businessmen, teams, but nothing concrete. We are optimistic that the boy can go to a team where he can continue his career (…) We have had very serious meetings with businessmen from England (Premier League)”, said the manager in El Carrusel. He also added that from the United States “there is a very serious offer.”

Puerta, 19 years old and with Bogotá FC as the only team in his career, has played all 180 minutes of the South American Sub 20. In the debut against Paraguay he missed with a handball that ended in a penalty, but he had revenge against the Peruvians with his two assists to Óscar Cortés, the great figure of the night.

The Selection will not have action this Monday, will rest on the third date and will reappear next Wednesday in the game against Brazil for the fourth day. The team led by Puerta is the leader of the zone with 4 points, the same as the escort Paraguay.