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As if he were editing his own avatar in a soccer video game, this is how the central defender was presented through a video on social networks. William Tesillo, 34 years old, as a new Atlético Nacional player.
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The Barranquillero comes from wearing the Club León de México shirtwhere he played for six seasons and stood out as one of the defensive security of the Mexican team.
Over there, The defensive player managed to win two important titlesbeing a key piece in the Apertura 2020 and in the Concacaf Champions League 2023. His great performance on the team led him to be taken into account in the Colombian Senior National Team.
Tesillo debuted in the Centauros team in 2009 and from there he played for other Colombian soccer teams such as Deportes Quindío, Junior de Barranquilla and Santa Fe. It was in the latter that he was able to catapult his career.
With the capital’s red team, the central defender played 110 games and scored 12 goals.
He played with the Colombian National Team for the first time in 2017 in a friendly against Brazil and was on José Pekerman’s pre-list. for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. He also played in the 2019 and 2021 Copa América, reaffirming his position as a player of trust and constant performance in the Colombian defense.
As coach Pablo Repetto had previously commented, He feels calm with the arrival of this type of experienced players and that they will really be able to contribute to the team in each area.
Tesillo joins the arrival of midfielders Juan Manuel Zapata and Edwin Cardonaas the third official reinforcement of Atlético Nacional for the second half of 2024.
After completing this transfer, the club could concentrate on closing the signings of David Ospina and Jorman Campuzano, however, there is nothing official yet. Besides, The purslane team is awaiting the incorporation of two wingers and a number 9.
William is considered a defender of proven experience and track record, with leadership and good physical conditiontwo points that the team needs.
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In his career, Tesillo has a total of 563 club games, with 24 goals scored.
