The irregular first half of 2024 is behind us. América de Cali turned the page after its elimination in the BetPlay League and began to prepare for the second half of the year. With the departure of several players and the arrival of Jorge ‘Polilla’ da Silva to the technical direction, Rojo began the restructuring of the squad. Now, it is time to evaluate and close signings.
Recently, the Valle del Cauca team announced Felipe Gómez as his first addition for next season. But the search for variants to reinforce the payroll continues and in this context, A former Atlético Nacional and Deportivo Cali player appeared in América’s folder.
In interview with Carlos Arturo ‘Petiso’ Arango for Smoke-Free Zone, Polilla da Silva recognized his interest in Yerson Candelo (32 years old). The full-back, who can also play as a midfielder, is at Criciúma EC in Brazil, a club he joined earlier this year.
“Yerson Candelo is a player that we are observing, with great experience, “He had a lot of continuity in Brazil and knows where he can go and what he can contribute,” https://twitter.com/ElPetisoArango/status/1790886147486265561
In Caracol Radio’s VBar they expanded the information and, in addition to confirming that the player is on Rojo’s radar, They indicated that there are more clubs interested in him. https://twitter.com/VBarCaracol/status/1791186022522593420said José Alberto Ortiz.
It should be remembered that Candelo went through two of America’s classic rivals, and won titles with both. He began his career at Deportivo Cali and after his time at Querétaro in Mexico, he returned to FPC to play for Nacional. He spent five seasons in the Antioquia team (between 2018 and 2023) and won 4 trophies: 2 BetPlay Cups, a League and a Super League. In previous transfer markets he was considered a possible signing for Millonarios.
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