He Junior from Barranquilla is in a crucial stage of restructuring and strengthening its workforce to face the demanding second half of the year. The ‘shark’ team is preparing for a challenging semester, with key commitments such as the round of 16 of the Conmebol Libertadores Cup against Colo Colo, and its aspirations in the BetPlay League and the BetPlay Cup.
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The need to have a robust and competitive squad has led the club to make strategic moves in the transfer market, ensuring talent that can make a difference in these tournaments.
In the midst of this panorama, it was learned that Junior de Barranquilla was working on hiring a striker with a lot of experience in European football and with a process of Colombia Senior National Team.
Junior’s possible star reinforcement
In this context, the negotiations with the Saints of Brazil for him striker Alfredo Morelos have been confirmed by Marcelo Teixeira, president of the Brazilian club. Morelos, 27 years old, has an outstanding career in Europe and it is expected that his incorporation can contribute significantly to Junior’s attack.
Morelos’ record in Europe is impressive. He began his career in Finland’s HJK, where he played 36 games and scored 20 goals. His performance attracted the attention of Scotland Rangers, where he had a considerable impact. During his time at Rangers, Morelos played 225 games, scoring 93 goals and providing 33 assists. Despite his scoring performance, his stay at the Scottish club was marked by problems with the coaching staff and the board, which prevented his full consolidation in the team.
After passing through Europe, Morelos moved to Santos in Brazil, where his playing time has been almost non-existent. He has only started one game, which has affected his continuity and presence on the field. Despite this lack of recent activity, Morelos’ scoring record remains a testament to his ability and talent as a striker. His arrival at Junior has generated great expectations, since it is expected that he can regain his level and become a key piece for the Barranquilla team.
Morelos debuted with the Colombian National Team on September 7, 2018 in a friendly match against Venezuela, entering the second half in place of Radamel Falcao. He scored his first goal with the tricolor on November 15, 2018, giving Colombia a 1-0 victory over Peru. His official debut in international competitions occurred on October 9, 2020 during the Qatar 2022 Qualifiers, in the 3-0 victory against Venezuela.
Despite his talent and proven ability, the lack of continuity at his current club has kept Morelos away from recent call-ups for the Colombian National Team. However, his possible arrival at Junior from Barranquilla It represents a golden opportunity to relaunch his career and be considered for the national team again.
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He 27 year old forward He has a long road ahead of him to regain his best form and get back on the radar of the national selectors. However, his addition to Junior could be the first step towards that goal, providing the Barranquilla team with a forward with international experience and a proven track record of goals.
The possible signing ofand Alfredo Morelos for Junior de Barranquilla Not only would it strengthen the team’s squad to face the challenges of the second semester, but it also offers the Colombian striker a platform to revive his career and aspire to return to the Colombian National Team.
