The two teams will meet on the fifth date of the domestic tournament. Photo: Twitter @SantaFe
Independiente Santa Fe got its act together after the arrival of 2026 and beyond the names that begin to rise like smoke in a January 1st barbecue, one of the movements that has already been confirmed has as its axis the arrival of Kilian Toscanoa young midfielder who comes from National Athletic and who knows the technician’s script well Pablo Repetto.
The announcement was made by the president of the club, Eduardo Mendezwho explained that Toscano It will arrive in Bogotá on loan with a purchase option. It is not a minor fact. This is a 21-year-old soccer player, born in Toluviejo, who signed a contract with National in 2024 and that is now looking for a different scenario to add minutes, continuity and competitive filming.
The bet of Santa Fe It makes sense if you review the recent past, because as mentioned previously, Repetto already directed Kilian Toscano when he was in charge of National Athleticobserved it closely, used it and knows its virtues and limitations.
BALANCE OF ATLÉTICO NACIONAL’S YCT PLAYERS IN 2025-II…
KILIAN TOSCANO (#5). . .
Games played: 4 (4 PG)
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Minutes played: 73
Matches entering from the bank: 4
Yellow cards: 0
Red cards: 0.From 1 to 10, how much do you rate it? pic.twitter.com/8YHfQNZZEW
— Nacional Es Pasión (@NacionalsPasion) December 28, 2025
Furthermore, in his short professional career, Toscano You already know what it is to win in Colombia, remembering that with National rose League, Cup and Super Leagueexperiences that, although from a secondary role, allow him to arrive in Santa Fe with an interesting competitive background.
The midfield is one of the areas that Santa Fe seeks to renew after the sweep made in the payroll for the second half of 2025. In that context, Toscano appears as a functional, young, moldable piece with room for growth for a long year that will include the group stage of the Libertadoresa scenario where rotation and squad depth are usually decisive.
In parallel, Mendez He also talked about the rumors around Camilo Candidochampion side with National Athletic and recently linked with Santa Fe. Although there is no official confirmation, his name is already part of the conversation and reinforces the idea that the club looks closely at profiles that already know what it is to compete and win.
Thus, with Kilian Toscano as axis and with Pablo Repetto as a backup, Independent Santa Fe begins to shape a 2026 project that seeks more sporting coherence, with clear objectives, taking into account the tight calendar that the next 365 days will have.
