Despite being the clear favorite of the series, racing lost to Talleres de Remedios de Escalada in the round of 16 of the Argentine Cup. The Academy arrived as the clear favorite of the series, but ended up losing 2-1 against the Primera Nacional team at the Quilmes stadium.
In this context, spirits are not the best among Gustavo Costas’ team. After not having qualified for the quarterfinals of the League Cup and post-elimination against Rojo, rumors about the possible departure of one of the team’s figures are constantly increasing.
It is nothing more and nothing less than the situation of Juan Fernando Quintero. The Colombian, who missed the duels against Red Bull Bragantino (Copa Sudamericana) and Belgrano de Córdoba (local tournament), would have in mind to emigrate from Avellaneda according to the Bolavip site.
“The idea of the native of Medellín is to settle in his native Colombia as long as his family does not manage to settle in Buenos Aires. If that happens, and he gets an offer that convinces racingwill pack his suitcases,” the aforementioned site wrote on its pages.
Since his arrival at the Academy, which occurred in the middle of the 2023 season at the hands of Fernando Gago, Juan Fernando Quintero He played a total of 32 games. In them he managed to score eight goals and provide five assists.
