A National Athletic He has only two games left to play in 2025, and both will be valid against Medellín for the BetPlay Cup final (round trip). However, the issue of reinforcements in the Antioquia green, for 2026, is a constant topic and important names are being given that appear as rumors.
The list of six names that are rumored to reach Atlético Nacional in 2026
It was the journalist Juan David Londoño, in space It’s a fact of As Colombiawho gave the list of six names that sound like reinforcements for Atlético Nacional in 2026. They are not confirmed and, in fact, he was clear in stating that some approaches would be complicated.
- Santiago Arias (lateral)
- Mateo Puerta (side)
- Johan Rojas (flyer)
- Cristian Chicho Arango (forward)
- Luis Fernando Muriel (forward)
- Washington Ortega (portero)
Londoño made several clarifications in this regard. For example, Nacional’s idea is to have two full-backs including the one who is already on the payroll, that is, Andrés Felipe Román. In case it is realized Santiago Ariasor Mateo Puerta, is to replace Román.
Regarding Johan Rojas and Cristian El Chicho Arango, revealed that in recent days the parties had distanced themselves. It remains to wait what happens in the coming weeks regarding those two names.
Finally, Luis Fernando Murielwho has been linked in alleged interest with different teams in Colombia, and Washington Ortega. Of course, it is detailed that the green team would be looking for reinforcements in several of its lines.
Will Alfredo Morelos and Camilo Cándido continue in Nacional for 2026?
Now, there are two names that appear as doubts in Atlético Nacional for 2026: the forward Alfredo Moreloswho is on loan from Santos (Brazil) and where he has a contract until December 2026; and the side Camilo Candidoon loan from Cruz Azul (Mexico) and where he has a contract until December 2026.
Both Morelos and Cándido are on loan, with Nacional, until December 31, 2025. There is still no confirmation about his continuity in the green, so they are beginning to be a doubt for the institution in the face of the upcoming project where, in addition, they would have a new coach.
